• Merchandising Specialist

    Parksite (Farmingdale, NY)


    Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually

     

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    JOB PURPOSE:

    The Merchandising Specialist plays a key role in the process by actively promoting brands and products considered to be the some of the best in the business. Core tasks as a Merchandiser include point-of-sale collateral development and placement, conducting in-store product knowledge sessions with dealer salespeople.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    1. Install and maintain product displays & point of sale materials at customer locations

    2. Act as part of a team consisting of a Territory Manager and Inside Sales Representative

    3. Set up for product shows & contractor events

    4. Coordinate product training - setting dates, making arrangements, etc…

    5. Lead product demonstrations for customer sales associates

    Skills & Competencies:

    1. Ability to successfully use consultative selling – relating products to the solution of customer problems

    2. Excellent presentation skills

    3. Ability to multi-task

    4. Self-starter

    5. Listening skills

    6. Strong interpersonal skills

    7. Ability to work effectively as part of a team

    8. Computer literacy

    9. Ability to use power tools

    Physical Requirements/Environment:

    1. Train customers in product installation

    2. Use power tools and handle material to construct displays at customer locations and product shows

    3. Must be able to safely and regularly lift bulky merchandise up to 50 lbs.

    4. Overnight travel 10%; Frequent local travel throughout territory to client locations

    Experience:

    1. 1-3 year’s experience in the building product industry working with contractors, builders and dealers

    2. Experience with the use of power tools and material construction

    3. Prior sales experience