Job Title: Inside Sales Representative II / Merchandiser Coordinator
Location: Little Rock, AR, USA 72209
Duration: 5+ Months
Work Schedule:
8:00 AM to 5: 00 PM Monday, Thursday, Friday in office, Tuesday and Wednesday work at home (Hybrid Position)
Interviews: Will be done in person.
Summary:
- Experience: Merchandising, supply chain, or sales support (2-4+ years)
- Skills: Excel, organization, communication, problem-solving
- Knowledge: Pricing, item lifecycle, vendor programs, inventory flow
- Traits: Detail-oriented, proactive, organized, collaborative, dependable
Preferred Experience
- 2-4+ years in merchandising, procurement, or supply chain support
- Experience in foodservice distribution, wholesale, or retail grocery
- Background supporting category managers, sales teams, or regional operations
- Proven experience with:
- Item setup, maintenance, and pricing updates
- Vendor coordination and communication
- Promotional execution and tracking
- Familiarity with multi-location or regional business environments
Preferred Skills
- Data & Systems Skills
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic analysis)
- Experience with ERP or inventory systems
- Ability to manage large item files (SKUs, costs, attributes)
- Organization & Execution
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize multiple requests and deadlines
- Strong follow-through on tasks
Communication
- Clear, professional communication with:
- Category managers
- Sales teams
- Vendors
- Ability to translate business needs into clear actions
- Problem Solving
- Identify and resolve item, pricing, or supply discrepancies
- Proactively escalate issues impacting sales or operations
Knowledge Areas
- Merchandising fundamentals
- Product lifecycle (item setup pricing promotion discontinuation)
- Pricing structure & margin basics
- Vendor programs and rebates
- Inventory flow and supply chain basics
- Category structure (center of plate, produce, dry, etc.)
Understanding of sales impact drivers:
- Pricing
- Availability
- Promotions
Behavioral Traits (Critical for Success)
- Highly detail-oriented
- Ensures accuracy in item data, pricing, and promotions
- Proactive & ownership mindset
- Anticipates issues before they impact the field
- Takes responsibility for outcomes
- Organized & process-driven
- Builds structure in a fast-moving environment
- Keeps work clean and traceable
- Collaborative
- Works effectively across merchandising, sales, and operations teams
- Responsive & dependable
- Acts with urgency on business-critical requests
- Adaptable
- Handles shifting priorities and changing business needs
Success Profile (What Great Looks Like)
- Accurate item and pricing setup with minimal errors
- On-time execution of promotions and programs
- Strong support for category managers and PSA teams
- Quick resolution of field issues impacting sales
- Reliable partner to merchandising leadership
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