Seasonal Merchandiser - Myrtle Beach, SC

SBM Life Science (SBM) is a global family-owned group of companies that develops, manufactures and distributes home and garden care products for consumers and crop protection solutions for professionals.  SBM is currently hiring for Seasonal Full-Time & Part-Time Sales Merchandisers.  **Compensation includes hourly pay, mileage reimbursement, mobile phone reimbursement and paid training (approximately 4 hours). 

Position Summary

The Sales Merchandiser is responsible for maintaining the stock of SBM inventory, educate consumers on SBM brand products (BioAdvanced) , and work with store personnel to earn/secure additional display space driving sales     for home center retailers in an assigned territory.  

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

1. Build and maintain product displays in accordance with SBM’s brand standards
2. Maintain appropriate product level on racks, shelves, and displays 
3. Maintain clean and organized back stock 
4. Build and maintain relationships with key store personnel
5. Educate and advise retail store personnel on the selection of our products
6. Install and maintain Point of Purchase (POP) materials
7. Work with store personnel to order product at the store and district level 
8. Provide exceptional customer service to both store personnel and consumers
9. Reconcile inventory counts via the store system
10. Complete daily phone surveys to provide to data on your store activities

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Basic Qualifications)

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED

Work experience:

• 1-2 years’ work experience in Sales, Merchandising, Customer Service or related function

Other:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule
• Solid Customer Service Skills
• Solid Organization and planning skills 
• Solid communication skills (verbal)
• Experience with Email
• **Must have a Mobile Smart Phone
• **Must have access to a vehicle
• **Must have valid driver’s license
• **Must be able to show proof of valid auto insurance

Travel Requirements

Travel is required within a defined territory with a radius of up to 100 miles. 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb an 8-12 ft. safety ladder

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Retail Sales or Merchandising experience in the Home Center Consumer Products Industry
• Lawn care and/or pest control industry experience
• Knowledge of Lawn and garden chemicals 
• Direct customer interaction 
• Prior use of a Pallet Jack