River Valley Foods, a growing specialty foods and consumable products distributor in Syracuse, NY, is searching for a part-time Grocery Merchandiser to join our Independent Sales Team and serve our customers in Buffalo/Rochester, NY areas.
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 distribute a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY.
General Description/Purpose:
This role 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.
Work Schedule:
This is a part-time position, 15-20 hour per week
Wages:
$17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Job Responsibilities:
Consistently deliver exceptional customer service and build productive customer relationships.
Stock product, arrange product on shelves, and rotate product to ensure freshness.
Build displays, implement planograms, and reset sections to add items or optimize shelf placement.
Cleaning and dusting of product and shelving.
Order product to maintain inventory levels, as needed.
Perform additional job duties as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Must be at least 18 years old
Must have a valid state issued driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
Daily travel required, must be available for occasional, position dependent overnight travel
Available to work weekends and/or a variable schedule as required
Ability to effectively communicate and present information
Strong organizational skills and a fundamental understanding of sales processes
Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility in managing numerous, competing priorities
Proven critical thinking skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
Strong computer skills – Email/Outlook, Electronic Ordering/PDA, Word, Excel
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
At least one year of experience in a merchandising or customer service role; grocery experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
Able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds
Able to stand, walk, lift and bend to service lower shelves for extended periods of time
River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)