[Hiring] Retail Merchandising Specialist @Cencora

Role Description

This role is in support of Cencora’s distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business.

• 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• Responsible for removing damaged and outdated merchandise from shelves; returns process administered for qualified stores.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 ABC reporting data to gauge 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.

Qualifications

• 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 less than two (2) to four (4) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.

Requirements

• Good selling skills
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
• Knowledge of ABC 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
• Ability to possibly travel 30% + within assigned territory as well as other areas if needed.
• Background experience with planograms highly preferred.

Benefits

• Compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture.
• Traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits focusing on physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.
• Support for working families, including backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• Variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.