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Cencora · 1 month ago

Retail Merchandising Specialist

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Cencora is an innovative company dedicated to creating healthier futures. The Retail Merchandising Specialist supports sales associates by implementing merchandising standards, educating store personnel, and managing inventory to maximize sales and profits.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for implementing company standards for store appearance and merchandise arrangement by working collaboratively with in-store personnel

Assists new customers in initial store set up and optimal merchandise stocking techniques

Evaluates current store stock level and replenishes inventory by placing actual orders or suggesting ordering quantities

Responsible for removing damaged and outdated merchandise from shelves; returns process administered for qualified stores

Actively involved in product relocation, store resets, and labeling for new and existing inventories

Merchandises specific categories within a store environment using planogram implementation in conjunction with analytical store-specific data

Serves as a front-end consultant to customers when dealing with product placement and merchandising concepts

Utilizes Cencora's reporting data to gage product sales and ordering from DCs as well as generating tailored reports for store personnel on an as needed basis

Prepares Store Layout & Design drawings using Visio software for qualified customers

Records all store activities and observations into CRM

Maintains ongoing collaborative efforts and communications with Community & Specialty Pharmacy, Health Systems, and Business Development Sales teams

Attends District and Regional meetings, trainings, and tradeshows on an as needed basis

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Retail merchandising experiencePlanogram experienceCustomer service experienceSales experienceComputer skillsMathematical skillsAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsCreativity skillsSelf-motivatedWork ethic

Required

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four-year Bachelor's Degree Program or equivalent combination of experience and education

Normally requires two (2) to four (4) years directly related and progressively responsible experience

Ability to travel 75% throughout the week, with overnight travel, and manage a portfolio of client accounts

Ability to travel within assigned territory as well as other areas with 30-50% overnight travel

Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

Knowledge of Cencora's policies, programs & services and products

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Strong creativity skills; focused and disciplined

Strong interpersonal skills

Good mathematical and analytical skills

Strong computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint