Lumber Merchandising Rep
$41,711–$54,224 year
On-siteChesapeake, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Manage assigned weekly reset projects independently by executing store sets, installing displays, and stocking product while adhering to timelines and budgets. Travel to new and existing customers to perform resets, which may require safely towing a utility trailer and towing a vehicle. Train and develop representatives and subcontractors on safety guidelines and company processes, while overseeing personnel hours and directing changes to Point of Purchase displays based on current needs. Ensure accurate sign-out processes, photo uploads, and reconciliation of received products. Communicate discrepancies, product issues, or safety concerns to the Supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Proven and continued ability to uphold Novo's high standards of quality, professionalism, and ethics, providing a positive image of the company to its customers.
- Shown working knowledge of hand and power tools and their safe operation.
- Functional knowledge of displays and ability to create and produce them as necessary.
- Proven experience understanding our retailers and warehousing environment needs.
- Valid (unrestricted other than for vision correction) driver's license and ability to safely drive a manual transmission vehicle and tow a utility trailer long distance.
- This position requires a reliable personal vehicle and the ability to transport yourself using your personal vehicle to the job site/airport when necessary.
- Good driving record
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, make solid business decisions with little supervision or management input in day-to-day activities.
- Effective management of company expenses as they pertain to travel and expense policy.
- Regular travel within USA
- Regular overnight travel required.
- Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust.
- 100%: Stand, handle or feel, squeeze or grasp.
- 80%: Reaching with hands and arms, depth perception.
- 50%: Walk, repetitive motion, operate moving equipment.
- 50%: Working bent at waist, stoop, kneel, crouch, bending or twisting.
- Lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
- Lift, push or pull 75-100 lbs. with assistance.
- As part of our hiring process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing and background checks unless prohibited by state or local law.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience as a Merchandising Representative
- Prior experience in the millwork, lumber or building materials industry
- Carpentry skills
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