Merchandise Manager Jobs in Alaska

Job Title: Merchandiser Company: SPAR Group Location: Nome, AK Description: On-Going Merchandising Work with SPAR Group-Independent Contractor! JOB CODE GEN SPAR is looking for experienced merchandisers to service many of our accounts. --Please forward to friends and family! We have part-time, on-going work servicing a wide-variety of clients/retailers for weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly visits plus projects. As an independent contractor with SPAR, you will service various products, conduct resets, product cut-ins, returns, POP placement and other general merchandising activities. All SPAR Merchandisers MUST: • Have retail and/or merchandising experience • Be available weekday daytime hours • Be able to read planograms • Lift and carry up to 40 lbs • Be able to bend and stoop and stand for extended periods • Have internet access & active email address • Report work completions on the same day as service • Have reliable transportation • Communicate with their DM as required All SPAR Merchandisers are Independent Contractors Access to a digital camera could provide additional opportunities! ***When completing the online application, be sure to Include job code “GEN”

Job Title: PT Retail Merchandiser/In-Store Brand Rep Company: Franklin Resource Group Location: Fairbanks, AK Description: In-Store Merchandising (POG & POP) for a variety of brands within big box & specialty retailers Franklin Resource Group, an innovative industry leader for in-store marketing/merchandising services, has immediate part-time opportunities to serve as an in-store merchandiser and brand representative for sports, outdoor, and active-lifestyle products in big box and specialty retailers. As a Sell-Through Specialist (STS), you will execute the merchandising objectives of our high profile clients, including Smith Optics, Nike, Thule, Asics, and PowerBar, to enhance the product displays and increase the product knowledge of sales associates. Responsibilities Provide on-going merchandising and market intelligence services to maximize our clients’ sales in multiple retail locationsTrain sales associates on the features, benefits & selling points of multiple product linesEstablish positive relationships with store managers and other key decision-makersGain and secure prime retail space and position for our clients’ products Qualifications 1+ years retail or merchandising experience with focus on product presentationSolid understanding of merchandising terms and tasks, as well as a familiarity with retail store operationsComputer with high-speed internet access (cable preferred) and the following software: Word, Excel, and Adobe or Acrobat ReaderDigital Camera with date/time stamp featureReliable & insured vehicle and a valid driver’s license The ideal candidate would also have… An interest in sporting goods, outdoor, and active lifestyle industriesExperience working with minimal supervisionIndependence, a self-starter attitude, and adaptabilityStrong organizational skills and attention to detail Compensation Package Flexibility with schedulingMonthly Travel AllowanceCompletion BonusCompetitive Compensation-$12-16/hourBi-Weekly Pay DaysContact Us—How to Apply In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a resume. You can do this one of the following three ways: Email your resume directly to Register to View Fill out our on-line application by visiting www.franklinresource.com and go to the “Careers” section.Apply directly through Hot Jobs. Please do not attempt phone contact. Any recruiting-related inquiries may be emailed to Register to View You must attach your resume to be considered for this position. span style="fo

Job Title: Merchandiser - Part-Time Company: Dreyers Grand Ice Cream Location: Kenai, AK Description: Please apply at www.DreyersJobs.com. All other submissions will NOT be considered. Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream is a $2 billion company. In honor of both founders, the company's premium products are marketed under the Dreyer's brand throughout the western states and the Edy's brand throughout the remainder of the U.S. Internationally, the Dreyer's brand extends to select markets in the Far East and the Edy's brand to the Caribbean and South America. Living up to its "Grand" name is a driving passion at Dreyer's. William Dreyer and Joseph Edy instilled that passion in 1928, and it lives on today. Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. is a division of Nestlé USA, which is owned by Nestlé S.A. of Vevey, Switzerland, the world's largest nutrition, health and wellness company. Position Title: Merchandiser, Part-TimePosition Location: Kenai/Soldotna, AKReports to: Zone Sales ManagerJob ID: DGIC-AK-2010-nest-00012989 Position Overview: The Merchandiser's primary function is to merchandise and stock Nestle products at various customer sites in accordance to plan-o-gram specifications. (Average number of daily stops, 5-7 stores) Replenish store freezers from back-room inventory, improve shelf positioning and increase product display space. Ensure retail price tags are displayed, maintain all Point-of-Sales materials and utilize current flavor schematics for all products. Maintain a neat & orderly back room and establish rapport/credibility with store personnel. Follow established route list, keep route materials up to date and demonstrate sound safety practices. Primary Responsibilities: - Identify and act on selling opportunities or informs sales person, respond to competitor activities, maintain/increase space, make secondary placements, gain extra displays, use POS.- Create rapport with appropriate staff members in all accounts, communicate with staff during service calls, respond to customer requests, maintain relationships with customers to support selling activities.- Follow the procedures outlined in the standardized work practices that apply to the position- Adhere to route schedule, communicate to customers or manager about service matters, maintain company-owned equipment, maintain and use handhelds appropriately, properly handle paperwork. - Execute perfect service, ensure stores set to schematic, flavor to tag, execute promotional displays, and keep back stock organized.- Conduct activities in a safe manner, follow corporate safety guidelines and requirements, proactively address any unsafe conditions observed.- Identify and communicate all selling opportunities and potential issues, respond to team member communications, informs team members of all relevant activities at accounts, communicate completion of assigned daily tasks.- Respond to change with positive attitude, offer suggestions for improvements to increase effectiveness of change, support new initiatives, maintain an open mind.- Models Grooves behavior and uses Key Principles in interactions with customers and employees.- Communicate directly with team members on issues, openly share ideas with others, encourage performance in others, give feedback when needed, train new employees when applicable. Physical Requirements: - Standing/Walking: Constantly, while performing duties in retail customer locations; walking, up to 1-2 miles per shift on concrete or tiled surfaces.- Sitting: Occasionally (10%), while operating personal vehicle between customer locations, can be subject to heavy traffic.- Lift/Carry: Constantly, 1-5 pounds individual ice cream products up to 800-1000 items per stop or 4,000-7,000 items daily no carry; Occasionally (15%), up to 25 pounds boxed and or 6-8 pack ice cream product from pallet to freezer rack or six-wheel cart, carry short distance up to 6 feet. - Push/Pull: Frequently, using both hands and arms while moving materials via wheeled cart, exerting a force up to 15-35 pounds depending on surface/slope. Seldom up to 35-75 pounds force moving palletized load using pallet jack.- Climbing: Seldom or not at all depending on employee height and store set-up/location, using small step ladder.- Bending/Twisting: Constantly, at waist 30-45 while loading/unloading items from carts to freezer shelves and performing back room stocking duties off loading pallets of ice cream products to freezer carts.. - Kneeling/Crouching: Occasionally, while stocking of freezer display shelves or off loading of pallets at floor level.- Hands/Arms: Constant use of both hands/arms throughout workshift while forward reaching, handling, gripping, power grasping, fingering and above shoulder reaching while stocking ice cream products.- Sight/Hearing/Speech: Constantly, required to ensure safe operation of vehicle, and performing essential functions at retail customer locations.- Other Demands: Subject to cold temperatures -20 degrees F, while working in store freezer units up to 20 minutes, 5-7 times daily. Work Conditions: - Location: Work is performed 90% indoors, and 10% outdoors while operating vehicle between customer locations- Hazards: Slippery surfaces; wet & icy, exposure to cold, cuts, pinch points and overhead obstacles in freezers, moving equipment and normal traffic hazards while operating personal vehicle- Equipment Used: Hand truck, pallet jack, wheeled cart/rack, knife, and personal vehicle- Safety Equipment: Gloves BASIC Requirements: - Must be at least 18 years of age- High School Diploma / GED equivalent- Must have a valid driver's license- Must have a dependable vehicle with valid insurance - Successful completion of post offer background checks, drug screen, physical and motor vehicle report - Ability to work early morning/late night hours- Willing to work over 40 hours when required- Willing to work any day of the week, weekends and Holidays- Must have basic math skills- Ability to work safely- Read, write and speak English Behavioral Attributes: - Initiative: Self-starter, gets involved quickly, takes on difficult tasks with enthusiasm. Takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required. - Energy: Maintains high activity / productivity level. Operates with vigor, effectiveness and determination over extended periods of time. - Stress Tolerance: Maintains stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity.)- Detail: Strives to understand the details. Balances, analyzes and takes appropriate action.- Communication: presents ideas effectively, actively listens, and works across functional boundaries with the ability to effectively communicate with customers, co-workers and store personnel.- Able to work in the Grooves Performance culture.- Team Work: Can work in group or alone; oriented towards the good of the whole. - Demonstrated ability to deliver consistent results while building organization capabilities.- Manage job professionally and with a high level of organization. This description should not be construed to contain every function, responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions assigned. EOE M/F/D/V Dreyer's/Edy's Grand Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is looking for diversity in candidates in employment.