Account Merchandiser

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 123 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands. The Account Merchandiser (AM) is a key member of the Retail team responsible for stocking and merchandising beverage products under the Buffalo Rock portfolio.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct during all working hours.
• Perform specific activities of the assigned route, including selling in new products, incremental displays, additional merchandising space, and promotions.
• Drive to and from customer sites.
• Service all assigned accounts according to Buffalo Rock Standards and based on Franchise Policy for service frequency.
• Develop and maintain positive professional customer relationships.
• Communicate all transshipping activity in accordance with Buffalo Rock policy and procedures.
• Notify ADC / RSS of any change to an existing account, including ownership or closure.
• Complete all required paperwork to Company Policy and timeline.
• Monitor all assigned accounts for CDA compliance.
• Communicate daily with ADC / RSS regarding product shortages, returns, refused orders, changes to next delivery order, account information changes, or any operational items.
• Achieve required % of Strategic Execution Objectives.
• Execute and achieve all account program key objectives.
• Properly rotate all products in accordance with Buffalo Rock Policy and Procedures.
• Ensure pallets, trays, damaged product, and returns are prepared for pick up at each account.
• Assist management in reporting competitive activity, achieving sales goals and metrics, and promoting Buffalo Rock Purpose and Core Values.
• Attend all scheduled meetings requiring your presence and/or participation.
• Adhere to customer policies for vendors or suppliers.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.
• Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damages, theft, or other liabilities.
• Protect the safety of employee-partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embody Buffalo Rock's Purpose of "Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people."
• Live Buffalo Rock's Core Values: Committed to serving our communities, Customer success drives our success, Integrity matters, Obsessed with continuous improvement, We care for each other, Win the day.

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.

This position is subject to working conditions related to the individual unique working conditions at each account. Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold, working in rain or snow, all for extended periods.

Lift/Carry: Stand (C), Walk (C), Sit (O), Manually Manipulate (C), Grasp (C), Reach Outward (C), Reach Above Shoulder (C), Speak (C), Climb (O), Crawl (O), Squat or Kneel (F), Bend (F).

• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Preferred
• Experience: No prior experience necessary
• Certifications and Licenses: Must have a valid state driver license, for state of residence, with a good driving record

• Must have smart phone device
• Must have reliable transportation for business use with required insurance coverage; required to drive personal vehicle for work

• Smart Phone, Motus, Timeclock Plus

• Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and their applications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.