Merchandiser Trainer Ocala - Cone Distributing : Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location Cone Distributing Inc Ocala - Ocala, FL DescriptionObjective To profitably increase the sale of Cone Distributing products in your area of responsibility by leading and directing your respective merchandising team. To provide Training and Supervision to your respective merchandising team. To ensure Cone Distributing Merchandisers focus on:

• Retail Call Standards
• Merchandising Standards
• Rotation and Code Date Standards

Responsibilities/Expectations

• Work in the training of new merchandisers on the duties of a merchandiser, which include the following- Stocking of cooler shelves and enforcement of correct stocking policies, display building and maintenance, rotation of coolers and enforcement of Cone Distribution's rotation policy, quality control, including the removal of damaged product from selling area, out-of-date policies, and back room organization.
• Has the ability to influence the hiring and firing of employees.
• Can recommend route assignments to the Director of Merchandising.
• Assists in the evaluation process of new merchandisers with recommendations to the training department and Director of Merchandising.
• Teaching of code date interpretation.
• Must have the ability to teach and work with the company's route accounting software.
• Educate and guide new merchandisers on Team Cone's Merchandising Retail Call Standards (10 Steps to a Merchandising Call).
• Ability to sell and teach how to sell accounts, if working a hybrid route. Must have a complete understanding of Team Cone's retail sales call standards.
• Complete Learning Path evaluation form on each assigned trainee each week during the training period.
• Ride with other merchandisers as assigned to educate, demonstrate, enable, and guide on the execution of Cone Distributing merchandising and call standards
• The proper adherence to and the enforcement of Cone Distributing Inc. Disciplinary Policies.
• Provide written (Learning Path form) and verbal feedback to each merchandiser or trainee after each work-with and develop next steps to address all opportunities.
• In addition to the daily activities of working with and the training of merchandisers, the merchandiser Trainer will also assist in the completion of routes as assigned by the department manager.
• A possible function of the merchandiser trainer is the weekend duty process, which includes the following:

-Opening of gate -Passing out keys and proper assignments of vehicles -Logging in of arrival times -Calls to those who have not arrived by assigned time -Follow up and survey of routes using Merchandising QA Survey -Possible work with assigned route -Weekend Recap and notes for the Merchandising Manager

• The merchandiser trainer will also need to evaluate route effectiveness. If the route is unmanageable or too easy, the merchandiser trainer will recommend changes to the routes to achieve effectiveness.
• Attend and participate in all merchandising or general meetings, when scheduled.
• Attend assigned Monthly Management meetings two times a month, or as scheduled.
• From time to time the merchandiser trainer will be required to fill in on vacation routes when employees request time off. The trainer will fill in for vacationing merchandiser.
• Ensure the execution of all chain, national and local sales & marketing programs for any assigned chains when working with a hybrid route in their assigned chains.
• Maintain and enforce proper dress and appearance standards.
• Maintain a safe driving record and Class A CDL.
• Inspection and maintenance of assigned equipment (breakdowns, hand trucks, phone etc.) and vehicle inspections. Report vehicle issues to the mechanic on duty immediately.
• Attend training programs when scheduled.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations regarding the sale and merchandising of malt beverages.

QualificationsEducation/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge of the brewing industry.
• A basic understanding of related laws and regulations regarding the sale and merchandising of alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks within your area.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills for both internal and external communication. Must be able to communicate both with store personnel, delivery, and sales personnel, as well with members of Team Cone management.
• Ability to work with PC data bases.
• Some basic computer skill sets.
• Ability to execute Cone Distributing Retail Call Standards and provide recommendations to subordinates that address all areas of opportunity.
• The ability to operate mobile devices such as I-Phones, I-pads, laptops, etc.
• Ability to provide a clear sense of priority, focus and team leadership as it relates to executing both business and personal objectives in self and subordinates.
• Able to work weekends.
• Maintain a safe driving record. Report any violations to HR immediately.
• Able to pass drug and background check.

• High School Diploma
• At least 3 Years of Merchandising experience and/or management experience.
• 2 Year College degree preferred but not required. Will consider experience in the field.