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Boar's Head Brand

Order Writer/Merchandiser

Essex, CT · On-site

The Order Writer/Merchandiser is responsible for enhancing the customer experience by providing in ... Develop Brand loyalty and grow Brand usage by providing recipe ideas to deli customers. * Build ...

Boar's Head Brand

The Order Writer/Merchandiser is responsible for enhancing the customer experience by providing in ... Develop Brand loyalty and grow Brand usage by providing recipe ideas to deli customers. * Build ...

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A Recipe Writer creates clear, concise, and engaging recipes for cookbooks, websites, magazines, or food brands. They develop original recipes or adapt existing ones, ensuring accuracy in ingredient measurements, cooking techniques, and step-by-step instructions. They may also write food-related articles, test recipes, and collaborate with chefs or editors to refine content. Strong writing skills and culinary knowledge are essential for success in this role.

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Order Writer/Merchandiser

Boar's Head Brand

Essex, CT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Boar's Head rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

153rd of 435 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Hiring Company:
Delicatessen Services Co., LLC
Overview:
The Order Writer/Merchandiser is responsible for enhancing the customer experience by providing in-store support to national accounts during peak periods. The role will assess changing deli conditions throughout the day and tailor support to address store needs in real time. The Order Writer/Merchandiser will be in-store during peak customer traffic periods including weekends and weekdays until 7 pm.
Job Description:
Essential Functions
  • Positively impact the customer experience at the retail store level by accurately assessing the deli service needs throughout the day and adjusting focus to meet changing needs.
  • Actively engage with the deli customers through timely and sincere acknowledgment, proactive companion selling, and product.
  • Develop Brand loyalty and grow Brand usage by providing recipe ideas to deli customers.
  • Build rapport with deli customers to create and maintain loyal fans of Boar's Head Brand products.
  • Host a variety of in-store sampling and product pairing events focusing on product presentation.
  • Build awareness of Boar's Head Brand premium delicatessen products by engaging consumers through product sampling
  • Actively promote Boar's Head Brand products by educating consumers on flavor, nutritional information, quality, and complimentary products.
  • Possess a positive, energetic, and serving attitude
  • Provide behind-the-counter training to deli employees with a focus on exceptional customer service, product knowledge, product pairings, slicing techniques, etc.
  • Create a selling culture within the deli, mentor deli associates to become passionate about providing exceptional customer service
  • Set service case, ensuring the full product line is displayed in an appetizing manner
  • Maintain retail product presentations; ensure displays are fully stocked, clean, and visually pleasing, and each item is priced.
  • Update merchandising and marketing materials as required
  • Complete additional activities or special projects as assigned

Minimum Requirements
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours
  • Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
  • Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 40 lbs.; push or pull objects up to 300 lbs.

Working Conditions
  • Ability to work in a refrigerated/freezer environment

Job Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years of experience as a Brand Concierge or 3 years of experience in retail sales, customer service, or a similar role.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Experience with food preparation is helpful but not required
  • Keep work area neat and clean; exhibit good food safety and sanitation practices at all times
  • Willingness to learn and operate a slicer
  • Must have own transportation and be willing to travel to different retail locations within assigned area
  • Ability to transport and set up a folding table, utensils, platters, etc.
  • Must have an internet-enabled cell phone

Location:
Ashford, CT, Branford, CT, Chester, CT, Colchester, CT, Essex, CT, Haddam, CT, Hartford, CT, Manchester, CT, Mansfield, CT, Marlborough, CT, Meriden, CT, Middletown, CT, Montiville, CT, Mystic, CT, Naugatuck, CT, Norwich, CT, Norwich, CT, Plainfield, CT, Tolland, CT, Uncasville, CT, Vernon, CT, Westford, CT
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
Lighthouse Deli Provisions

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