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Dietz and Watson

Merchandiser Manager- Mill Creek, WA

Dietz and Watson, Mill Creek, Washington, United States

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Description At Dietz & Watson, our employees’ talent and dedication to world-class sales and customer service are key contributors to our success. You will find that our company’s energetic environment is a vital piece that continues the growth and development of Dietz & Watson. We are looking for these talented and dedicated individuals to join our family.

Employment Benefits & Incentives

Salary $81,168-$91,468 based on experience

Weekly payroll via Direct Deposit

Monthly Car Allowance/Expenses Reimbursement on Select Travel

Benefits Package Including –

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx/Disability/401K

Overall Responsibilities This position is responsible for hiring, training, leading and managing the assigned team of merchandisers to maintain presentation standards for all Dietz & Watson products in accordance with mutually agreed upon customer standards. In addition, this position is responsible for coordinating, scheduling and communicating support activities for the merchandising team to achieve budgeted sales and profit objectives including store sets, demo/sampling activities, deli associate training and merchandising tasks to help customer goals and objectives. This position is also responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with retailer's key deli contacts at the multi-unit level. This position will mentor sales merchandisers to help them promote Dietz & Watson and develop deli associates that become Dietz & Watson advocates for promoting our products with the consumer.

Hiring & Training The Merchandiser Manager will work with Human Resources and Sales Management to interview and hire candidates to maintain fully staffed teams in accordance with approved organizational charts including resume reviews and selection, initial phone screenings and in person interviews. The Merchandiser Manager will be responsible for coordinating all onboarding procedures with Human Resources and appointed company representatives to insure that the employee receives the necessary training and equipment to perform assigned tasks including but not limited to product knowledge, company procedures and standards.

Management This position is an integral part of the sales management team responsible for supporting achievement of company sales and profit objectives. The Merchandiser Manager will schedule assigned Merchandisers to accomplish account objectives in support of merchandising and presentation standards. The Manager will be required to both train, evaluate and mentor employees for positive and sustainable performance in accordance with the highest of both industry and Dietz & Watson standards providing consistent feedback to both assigned sales merchandisers and sales management. This position will communicate opportunities and successes observed in the field with recommendations for ongoing improvement in all facets and activities in support of sales and profit objectives.

Leadership The Merchandiser Manager will lead by example reflecting Dietz & Watson’s uncompromising commitment to excellence in all endeavors while maintaining the highest degree of ethical and moral standards. This position will also help identify and foster appropriate growth for all employees to support the company’s goal for long term sustainability. This position will continue to support all duties and assigned activities to the betterment of the organization.

General Working Conditions/Environment

Room Temperature while in stores

At times be in a refrigerated cooler areas

Physical Requirements

Walking

Standing

Bending

Twisting

Lifting up to 20 pounds on a continual basis

Seldom lifts up to 50 pounds

Push carts containing product – occasionally up to 100 lbs.

Pull carts

Reaching

Use of both hands and arms

Job Requirements

Must be able to travel

Must be able to read and write English

Must have computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Must be able to work weekends as necessary

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Marketing, Business Administration, Marketing or related field required

Serv-Safe certification preferred

Clear driving history for min of 2 years

Must have Real ID or passport for travel

2-5 years of customer service/sales experience required with prior experience in food/beverage industry merchandising preferred

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Marketing and Sales

Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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