Merchandiser

Job title: Merchandiser

About the Role The Merchandiser collaborates with the sales and marketing teams to service and merchandise a defined account universe in accordance with house and supplier guidelines. Primary locations include Hartford, Newington, and Avon, CT, and the role is onsite.

What You'll Do

• Maintain supplier POS and merchandising inventory by managing inventory status and organizing merchandise.
• Install and build displays with customers and sales management, coordinating timing and location of displays.
• Maximize pull-through of products by stocking shelves and displays where legally permissible.
• Execute resets (cold box, shelf, back bar) with customers and management to coordinate timing and plan specifics.
• Process orders to draft department (where applicable) by communicating and filing necessary paperwork.
• Manage all administrative functions related to POS, including POS requests, pickups and deliveries by filing paperwork.
• Maintain pitch book by photographing all display, shelf, back bar, window display, lobby display, and cold box work.
• Participate in general sales meetings and one-on-one meetings with direct supervisor by preparing recaps and aligning with company priorities.
• Assist in meeting/event preparation by identifying merchandising requirements, pulling POS, and installing materials as necessary.
• Complete required trainings (e.g., Sales Trainings) and maintain knowledge through workshops and publications.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect operations; ensure safe and compliant workplace.
• Contribute to team effort by achieving related results as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; ability to hold a Solicitor’s Permit where required; valid driver’s license.
• Experience: None required.
• Skills: Results-oriented with excellent verbal/written communication, diplomacy and discretion; strong customer service; ability to multitask, work independently or in a team, attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Physical requirements: ability to lift up to 50 pounds; regular standing and traveling to accounts as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $23.18 per hour.
• CDI is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call and share your contact information and accommodation needs.