Retail Merchandiser

Spectrum Brands Holdings, a member of the Russell 2000 Index, is a global and diversified consumer products company and a leading supplier of consumer batteries, residential locksets, residential builders’ hardware, plumbing and accessories, shaving and grooming products, personal care products, small household appliances, specialty pet supplies, lawn and garden and home pest control products, personal insect repellents, and auto care products.

Responsible for servicing, merchandising, and promoting the sale of company’s consumer packaged goods products within established national retail accounts in assigned territory. Additionally this position is responsible for building consumer loyalty by assisting consumers in selecting products appropriate to their need, through asking questions, listening, recommending products and influencing the sale

• Maintaining store presentation standards through building displays, , fixture installation, store sets, shelf maintenance, down stock, retrofits, inventory reconciliation, display maintenance and POP installation.
• Identify opportunities for incremental display space to drive volume goals.
• Provide product knowledge training to store personnel with the intention of allowing them to better drive sales to the end user.
• Cover multiple stores daily in an assigned territory
• Generating sales by increasing brand awareness and trial through direct interactions with consumers in assigned stores.
• Participate in promotional events in assigned territory
• Assist and monitor customer satisfaction.
• Must understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Professional communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences- consumers, store personnel, and internal information sharing
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Competitive drive to succeed
• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to travel extensively using personal transportation within territory with the potential for overnight travel as needed
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends and evenings as needed
• High level of initiative
• Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence
• Problem solving ability

Education and Experience Profile

An equivalent combination of:

• High school diploma or GED preferred but NOT REQUIRED and;
• 1 to 2 years previous sales or retail experience ideal.