Wholesale Assistant and Merchandising Coordinator

This position must follow regulatory, Oregon Tilth regulations, Safety regulations, and GMP compliance at all times.

 

Supervised by: Wholesale Director

 

General Description: This is a fast paced, full time position requiring exceptional customer service skills and the ability to work effectively as a part of a team. This position requires coordinating with both the Wholesale Director as well as the Brand Director to provide promotional material and related design ideas for both physical merchandising displays as well as print materials and social media posts.

 The wage for this position starts at $20.00/hr.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting
  • Experience in a creative/visual merchandising role.
  • Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
  • High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Background and/or interest in the natural products world
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

  1. Is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback for improved performance.
  2. Follows MRH procedures and protocols.
  3. Creating focused Wholesale promotional material and content for both print and electronic (web based) advertising as directed.
  4. Assist with the planning, content, and design for:
    1. Wholesale catalogs
    2. Newsletters, LinkedIn posts, social media
    3. Wholesale web page, upkeep, and functionality
  5. Assist with the outreach, planning, and communication of:
    1. Grand Openings, samples, gift baskets
    2. Displays and promotional material for physical store locations
    3. Promotional mailings and material planning for Wholesale outreach mailings, gift mailings, etc
  6. Assist with coordination and planning for the Wholesale Department’s representation at local block parties, brew fests, social events, etc.
  7. Assist with coordinating and planning MRH outreach via trade shows and other events to include logistic details needed for successful travel of materials to these events.
  8. Assist with the design and assembly of related prototypes as well as actual merchandizing and event displays.
  9. Work with the Wholesale Director, Brand Director, and members of both the wholesale and the marketing teams for the pre-planning and potential execution of:
    1. Displays and promotional material for both Wholesale customers as well as MRH branded retail locations
    2. Meet with both Wholesale customers and MRH branded locations to ascertain needs and requests
    3. Seasonal and promotional displays that both stay on-brand but also fit within the needs of the various locations
    4. Store/Location checks and trend studies as well as post-launch evaluation to understand specific challenges and offer recommendations for addressing problems noticed.
  10. Possess a valid Oregon driver’s license and ability to travel, possibly overnight travel to more distant retail locations.
  11. Willingness to learn and perform new procedures, equipment, and technologies.
  12. Other duties as assigned.


Physical Requirements:

  • Physical requirements include associated standing, bending, and stooping when assisting with onsite merchandizing and events tasks
  • Continual physical requirements of sitting or standing for periods of time.
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion with proper safety precautions in place.


Tools Used:

  • Telephone
  • Computer to include mouse and using multiple programs operating simultaneously.
  • Printer
  • Fax Machine
  • File cabinets and basic office equipment
  • Company vehicles
  • Other equipment with related training and safety precautions in place.

                       

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