Field Retail Merchandiser, Keeaumoku -Oahu

As a Field Retail Merchandiser at FreshPoint, your key responsibilities include managing product displays, ensuring that stocks meet customer demand, overseeing order inputs, and building relationships with store personnel. You'll optimize shelf engagement, maintain inventory, and address any issues that arise regarding billing and product availability.

To qualify for the Field Retail Merchandiser position at FreshPoint, a High School Diploma is required along with about 2 years of retail merchandising experience. You should also possess a valid driver’s license, strong communication skills, and the ability to conduct physical work, as you will be lifting items frequently.

Essential skills for the Field Retail Merchandiser role at FreshPoint include excellent customer service, time management, and the ability to work independently. You should have strong communication skills and a basic understanding of Microsoft Office, as well as the ability to physically manage the responsibilities of the job.

As a Field Retail Merchandiser at FreshPoint, you contribute to sales goals by ensuring that the right products are on the shelves, enhancing consumer engagement, and maintaining strong relationships with store managers. Your efforts to promote products effectively help to boost sales and profitability year over year.

The work environment for a Field Retail Merchandiser at FreshPoint primarily takes place inside retail stores. You will engage in daily travel to various store locations within your assigned territory, working primarily on your own while overseeing product displays and managing inventory.

Be prepared to highlight specific examples from your previous roles, focusing on your responsibilities and successes in stock management, display optimization, and customer engagement that align with FreshPoint's objectives.

Discuss your approach to prioritizing tasks based on sales goals and customer needs. Highlight your time management skills and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Explain your interpersonal skills and your approach to maintaining open communication with store teams. You can describe how you address their needs and feedback to foster trust and cooperation.

Provide a clear example of a situation where you resolved discrepancies, emphasizing your problem-solving skills, understanding of customer service, and ability to work collaboratively with store staff.

Discuss your approach to visual merchandising, including the use of sales data to inform display decisions, customer feedback, and compliance with store schematics to enhance product visibility.

Express your understanding of the physical aspects involved in merchandising and how you maintain a positive attitude while performing these tasks. You might mention any techniques you use for maintaining energy levels.

Be ready to share a specific example that outlines the initial situation, the steps you took to improve the display or stock situation, and the positive results that followed.

Explain any systems or tools you have used to monitor inventory and manage reorders efficiently, emphasizing accuracy and timeliness in your reporting.

Discuss your planning strategies and how you optimize driving routes and time spent at each location to ensure all tasks are completed within schedules.

Articulate your view on the importance of understanding customer needs and providing a positive shopping experience, linking this to brand representation and sales success.