What if there was a company who puts people first - people who take what they do seriously, but not themselves? People who strive for excellence, have a great attitude, care for the safety of each other and our consumers, people who are innovative and lead by example – because these are the values necessary for a successful career with Gourmet Garden.
At Gourmet Garden, we are passionate about making fresh herbs and spices easy for everyday cooking. But more than this, we are passionate about our people and our supportive team culture.
We have a Merchandiser opportunity in the West Florida market working the Florida Gulf Coast out of the Tampa Bay area.
The role involves visiting retail supermarkets to maintain display standards, stock levels and building in-store relationships, with the overall objective of increasing Gourmet Garden's sales.
Merchandisers will serve as Brand Ambassadors, assisting Produce Departments in merchandising Gourmet Garden stock, addressing out of stocks with Suggested Orders, manage out of code product and educate department staff on the Features and Benefits of the Gourmet Garden range.
The Role of the Merchandiser will allow the teams to focus on and increase sales in all banners while providing our in-store Produce Departments with the highest quality of customer service.
Merchandisers will identify and service high quality/high volume stores while setting territory priorities to maximize brand sales.
- A clean drivers’ license is required.
- Previous experience will be well regarded but not essential as full training will be provided.
- Friendly personality.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Great personal presentation.
- Tenacity, flexibility and an eye for detail.
- Strong organization skills.
- Be a team player.
- Ideally computer literate.
- Have immediate knowledge of or access to list of authorized products in each banner they are responsible for.
- All shelf ticketing (UPTs) in place.
- POS on display if authorized by banner.
- Attention to “Best Before” via rotation of stock (FIFO- first in first out), use of IRC (instant rebate coupon) as authorized.
- Support promotional activity in all banners when authorized via ticketing, communication with Produce Department and customers.
- Work in tandem with the Produce Manager/department assisting them in ordering our product.
- Prepare a suggested order using the one step order pad or scan sheet; check back room/coolers for stock and refill as necessary.
- Identify and implement store level opportunities for increased sales in all banners.
- Incorporate and communicate core marketing messages that resonate with Produce Departments to serve their needs in the fresh herb category.
- Participate in Regional/ National shows as requested and as reasonable.
- Develop efficient and time effective territory routing.
- Record daily calls with appropriate before and after photographs.
- Submit all field activity prior to 15th and 30th of each month to Retail Sales Manager.
- Participate in Monthly Conference call.
- Active adoption and promotion of the Business Core Values as identified and communicated during Orientation Process.
- Measurable success at Store Level via increase in UPSPW, decrease in OOC and ownership of territory management.
- Grasp of and continued desire to develop knowledge of Gourmet Garden product line, herb category and Produce industry as a whole.
