Sales Merchandiser

Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai‘i? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.

Who are we? Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, MacFarms, KOHO, and Kapua Orchards. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to artisan chocolates, and macadamia milk-based ice cream. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai‘i is spread across our headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. HHG has 3 manufacturing plants in Hawai'i, as well as the state's largest single macadamia farm.   

We are an excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world. Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose; to make the Islands’ future flourish. We do this through our Takitani foundation that grants scholarships to deserving local students, our solar farm on the Big Island, and other social & environmental initiatives.

That’s enough about us for now, we’d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you’re interested. We can’t wait to meet you!

POSITION SUMMARY:     Guided by the Field Sales Manager – Hawaii, the Sales Merchandiser is responsible for stocking, maintaining, and monitoring all aspects of merchandising for the sales department, while also serving as a liaison between the Company and our customers. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Utilizes personal vehicle to merchandise products at designated locations.
• Stocks, maintains, and monitors all aspects of merchandising, including stocking customer shelves, ensuring proper product placement, rotation, and pricing, as well as setting up displays.
• Assists the sales team with their accounts and coordinates their own work duties.
• Accurately maintains a work log that accounts for activities and driving time between accounts.
• Maintains good relationships with store management and associates by providing regular service to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Works independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Assists with schematic resets and participates in other sales activities and projects.
• Performs work in a clean, neat, and safe manner.
• Carries out all duties and upholds all standards in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Regular attendance is required for the position.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experiencerequired.
• At least one (1) year of merchandising or related work experience.
• Must have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
• Associate Degree in a business-related field is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear and occasionally required to climb stairs and ladders; operate a hand truck, stocking cart or other hauling equipment; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or push/pull/move up to 50 lbs. and may occasionally taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

• The position requires visiting/working at different worksites; talking to co-workers and outside trade persons/vendors; written communication to co-workers and outside persons/vendors; responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers and vendors; reading; composing written language; receiving verbal instructions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions while driving. Most of the job duties will be performed indoors.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually light.