Deli Trainer & Merchandiser Job in Indianapolis, Indiana Us

 

For more than 100 years Boar’s Head Brand, premier provider of quality delicatessen products and services, remains committed to its time honored traditional processes through the involvement of their dedicated employees. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Deli Trainer Merchandiser.

 

Working primarily at the retail store level, the Deli Trainer Merchandiser will be responsible for training sales associates in a variety of venues, including deli slicing skills, product knowledge, customer service techniques, and basic merchandising skills. The individual may also be responsible for performing product related demos and coordinating demo schedules for outside agencies.

 

The selected candidate will also be required to merchandise Boar’s Head deli products; both retail and service case items, as well as deliver and display related POS material, take product inventory, and assist in the successful operation of the retail account.

 

    II.          Essential Functions

 

·       Train sales associates in a variety of venues, including deli slicing skills, product knowledge, customer service techniques, and basic merchandising skills. (physically working behind the deli counter required)

·       Support and continuously develop any and all relationships with current retail partners, promoting the Boar’s Head Vision, and protecting our Brand integrity.

·       Coordinating activities required to support in-market New Store Openings, Re-Grand Openings, and / or store conversions.

·       Notifying deli manager of upcoming demos and utilizing them to increase sales.

·       Performing demos

·       Correcting any mis-rotation problems and bringing it to the deli manager’s attention.

·       When necessary, re-setting retail cases while taking inventory, rotating condiment racks, and other secondary merchandising locations.

·       Ensure that POS materials are in place (i.e. nutrition recipe books, electro-stats, case stripping, neon signs, danglers).

 

  III.          Education and Experience

 

·       High School diploma or equivalent

·       2- 5 years experience with retail merchandising and/or account management required.

·       Training skills preferred.

·       Working behind a deli counter a plus.

·       Experience with perishable items preferred.