Seasonal Merchandising Associate - Portland, OR in Portland, Oregon For Sale

Seasonal Merchandising Associate - Portland, ORTracking Codexxxx049Job Description **** Responsible for servicing, merchandising, and promoting the sale of company products through established national retail accounts in assigned territory.**** Additionally this position is responsible for building consumer loyalty by assisting consumers in selecting products appropriate to their need, through asking questions, listening, recommending products and influencing the sale.**** **** Primary Duties & Responsibilities: **** * Meet or exceed company sales goals by maintaining store presentation standards through resets, fixture installation, store sets, retrofits, inventory reconciliation, shelf maintenance, display maintenance and POP installation. * Identify opportunities for incremental display space to drive volume goals. * Provide product knowledge training to store personnel with the intention of allowing them to better drive sales to the end user. * Generating sales by increasing brand awareness and trial through direct interactions with consumers in assigned stores. * Increase consumer purchases through meeting consumer response, retailer response, and business response objectives in assigned stores to include: * Delivering increased sales and meeting point-of-sale (POS) targets in assigned stores * Generating consumer awareness in assigned geography by assisting in home & garden shows * Participate in promotional events in assigned territory * Assist and monitor customer satisfaction. * Must understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment. * Contribute to the accomplishment of key performance indicators including safety, quality, production, cost and development. * Comply with all company policies and procedures. * Other duties as assigned.Required Skills **** * Professional communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization. * Strong organizational and time management skills * Competitive drive to succeed * High level of initiative * Strong leadership ability * Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence * General understanding of marketing and business fundamentals * Problem solving ability * Ability to travel extensively within territory with overnight travel as needed * Ability to work flexible hours, weekends and evenings as needed * Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 60 lbs. * Reliable transportation **** Work Conditions: **** * The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. * Ability to climb ladders and the employee must frequently (or occasionally) lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. * Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. * The noise level and working conditions may be similar to those for a warehouse facility. * Exposure to weather conditions while traveling between assigned stores.Required Experience **** An equivalent combination of: **** * High school diploma or GED preferred and; * 1 to 2 years previous sales or retail experience ideal.Job LocationPortland, OR USPosition TypeTemporary