Job: Part-Time Merchandiser

Title	Part-Time Merchandiser
About the Organization	ReaderLink is the largest full-service distributor of hardcover, trade and paperback books to non-trade channel booksellers in North America, including the biggest names in retail across multiple retail channels. Our broad customer base highlights our unmatched ability to service many different types of retailers: mass merchants, warehouse clubs, department stores, and others. We are a recognized leader in book industry distribution logistics, value-added category management services, field services, business analytics and high performance direct to consumer fulfillment through state of the art Order Management and Fulfillment Technologies. Readerlink is driven to help its clients prosper and is ready to move our customers into the digital space through our eBook solution. From development of assortment, to department layout, to fixture design, to point-of-sale signage, to distribution, to in-store merchandising, to reverse logistics, ReaderLink does it all!
Description	The Part Time Merchandiser is responsible for stocking and zoning product, maintaining account aesthetics, and occasionally processing product returns.  Daily communication and follow-up with the District Field Supervisor is expected.    To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position: Problem Solving – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, and maintains customer/employer confidentiality. Interpersonal skills – the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things. Oral Communication – the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Accessibility – the individual must be accessible via phone and/or email. Written Communication – the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, and is able to read and interpret written information. Quality Control – the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness to ensure quality. Planning/Organizing – the individual prioritizes work activities and use time efficiently while meeting daily service assignments on schedule. Adaptability – the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Dependability – the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, solicits feedback to improve, and reports time on DOS. Maintain account aesthetics (zoning, maintain modular integrity) Responsible for setting product to plan-o-gram, perform resets, POP placement, inventory counts, and moving product from the stock room to the sales and merchandising floor. Communicate to the District Field Supervisor on a daily basis as to all activities accomplished. The individual must have internet, computer, and printer access.  Must learn to navigate Readerlink’s online Time Reporting System (TRS) in order to report time and print essential servicing documents and other communications weekly. Ability to maintain and improve customer relationships while effectively communicating sales products and promotions at customer locations.
Position Requirements	At least 6 months experience in sales and/or retail is preferred Valid driver’s license is preferred to travel to additional locations (use of public transportation is acceptable.)  Having and maintaining automobile insurance is required. Physical Requirements:  The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee: Must be able to lift objects and product up to a maximum of 50 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects/products up to 35 lbs. Work could be performed while sitting, standing or walking. Work performed will entail fine manipulation of hands and/or fingers, as well as repetitive hand action.  It will also involve bending, twisting, squatting, and upper/lower body mobility.
This position is currently accepting applications.