Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist

Job Information

Requisition : 243936

Location: Knoxville, TN

Pay Range: $209.53 day rate

Schedule: Open Field

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• Career Growth:
  Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match, health coverage, and employee stock purchase plan
• Purpose-Driven:
  Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Professional Development:
  Dedicated training and personalized mentorship

The Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist is a critical support role for the POD Model in the One Tier Sales Strategy in a flexible, 24/7 operation. The position is especially important due to the Future of Operations move of Dollar General and some independent groceries from Small Store to the Large Store channel. Responsibilities include providing vacation coverage to the Bulk Account Merchandiser, serving as the first call point for late PM/early AM weekends to ensure proper route coverage, and acting as liaison between the customer, merchandiser, and driver for order refusals and inventory overload.

The specialist may execute weekend operational plans with minimal additional influence on changes to the strategy and will keep the DSM apprised as appropriate.

• Fill, merchandise, and rotate products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs, providing vacation coverage to the Bulk Account Merchandiser and POD Merchandiser.
• Manage, sell, and execute on an assigned group of customers on daily, pre‑set routes, generating sales orders based on the assigned delivery frequency to ensure the day‑to‑day success of the operation and directly contribute to the company’s financial performance in terms of revenue, volume, and gross profit.
• Execute applicable promotions and new products based on target lists, monthly Look of Success (LOS) initiatives, marketing promotions, Point‑Of‑Sale, and commercial plans to ensure excellence in RED (Right Execution Daily) scores for assigned customers.
• Organize and maintain the back‑room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged and out‑of‑date product to the branch.
• Create and distribute point‑of‑sale materials on display and shelves where permitted, rotate product, and fill and merchandize Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; check vendor to ensure proper operation.
• Foster business relationships with store personnel through routine follow‑up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussion.
• Identify and communicate any competitive issues or market activities that could impact the business (e.g., pricing, new packaging, change in business strategy) and execute all job duties in a safe working manner.
• Serve as the first call point for late PM/early AM weekends to ensure proper route coverage, acting as liaison between the customer, merchandiser, and driver for order refusals and inventory overload.

• Excellent communication skills
• Problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent customer service skills

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through 0‑1 years of work experience
• Valid driver's license

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The work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non‑temperature controlled.

Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.