Retail Sales Merchandiser

Davidson Specialty Foods is the largest specialty foods distributor in New England, carrying over 6,000 items in natural, organic, specialty, Kosher, and ethnic lines at their CT warehouse facility. Founded on the value of providing quality products at a level of service second to none, Davidson has been bringing value to their customers for over 36 years. Davidson Specialty Foods is one of the many companies within the C&S Family of Companies, the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S. and the industry leader in supply chain innovation.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at Davidson Specialty Foods Co. Davidson Specialty Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

As a Merchandiser, you will help the salesperson stock shelves for accounts. 

• Drive to assigned accounts with personal car & have ability to travel to specified stores on a daily basis
• New store set ups
• Reset groceries in stores
• Pack out Grocery orders when needed
• Adjust of shelves & move grocery products according to planograms given
• Finish planograms in assigned stores with store signature before due date
• Clean shelves & place new items on shelf
• Establish priorities, work independently, and communicate courteously and effectively with a variety of individuals
• Dress appropriately

• High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must keep car insurance updated
• Must have a smart phone
• Customer Service - Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; Respond promptly to customer needs; Solicit customer feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance; Meet commitments

• Interpersonal Skills - Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; Keep emotions under control

• Communication - Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; Respond well to questions; Participate in meetings. Write clearly and informatively; Present numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrive at meetings and appointments on time.

• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
• Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.