River Valley/Cavallaro Foods, a growing specialty foods and consumable products distributor in Syracuse, NY, is searching for a Full Time Grocery Merchandiser to join our Independent Sales Team and serve our customers in the Jamestown/Hornell/Olean, NY area.
River Valley Holdings is a family-owned food distribution company based in Syracuse, NY and serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods and Empire Valley distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY.
General Description/Purpose:
The Retail Grocery Merchandiser is integral to driving business growth and supports our commitment to building lasting and productive customer relationships through our full-service program. The successful candidate demonstrates attention to detail, exceptional visual presentation skills, and the business acumen to meet customer needs through active listening and open, effective communication.
Wages:
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$36,000 - $39,000 per year
Job Responsibilities:
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Consistently deliver exceptional customer service and build productive customer relationships.
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Stock product, arrange product on shelves, and rotate product to ensure freshness.
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Build displays, implement planograms, and reset sections to add items or optimize shelf placement.
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Cleaning and dusting of product and shelving.
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Order product to maintain inventory levels, as needed.
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Perform additional job duties as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Must be at least 18 years old
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Must have a valid state issued driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
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Daily travel required, must be available for occasional, position dependent overnight travel
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Available to work weekends and/or a variable schedule as required
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Ability to effectively communicate and present information
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Strong organizational skills and a fundamental understanding of sales processes
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Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility in managing numerous, competing priorities
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Proven critical thinking skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
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Strong computer skills – Email/Outlook, Electronic Ordering/PDA, Word, Excel
Education and Experience:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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At least one year of experience in a sales based customer service role; grocery experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
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Able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds
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Able to stand, walk, lift and bend to service lower shelves for extended periods of time
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:
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Flexible Paid Time Off
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Company paid holidays
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Health, prescription, and dental insurance
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Life and disability insurance
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Supplemental insurances
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401 (k) with company match
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Employee assistant program
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Employee purchase program
River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
