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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location San Diego, CA
San Diego, California

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Job Description

With a growing segment like premium coffee and a fast paced environment, the Retail Merchandiser is essential to the illy caffe North America National and Regional Retail Account team. This position is primarily responsible for maintaining and growing account presence and merchandising services.

The position requires a flexible, assertive individual who can communicate sales programs clearly to Purchasing Managers. The Merchandiser is self-motivated, eager, and willing to execute against sales promotions set by the Regional Retail Sales Manager.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Merchandise National Retail and Regional retail accounts to illycaffe standards established by Management
  • Present the illy brand in a professional manner to the account base and communicate our brand story
  • Communicate Account trends to Management
  • Maintain inventory levels to include suggested orders where applicable to account staff
  • Submit account trackers accurately and return them in a timely fashion to management
  • Assist in account tastings/samplings where applicable
  • Support events for assigned area as necessary
  • Utilize a proactive approach to surveying accounts for opportunities
  • Multi-task in the account environment
  • Communicate with store-level key decision makers on behalf of the brand
  • Alleviateout of stocks by keeping accurate tabs on store inventory as well as maintaining displays
  • Present display concepts according to National Retail programming calendar or as directed from Management

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associate's Degree
  • This person should be able to communicate clearly and respectfully to the accounts they call on with a positive up-beat perspective
  • Ability to work 20-25 hours/week (hours may vary based on time of year)
  • Ideal candidate able to travel within designated territory
  • Experience in merchandising (preferably in the retail/grocery channels)

Company Description

illy caffè North America, headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, manages wholly-owned and operated illy coffee and retail shops in addition to franchise shops throughout the U.S. and Canada.

As a worldwide leader in the high quality coffee segment, illy is known for its distinctly balanced and beautiful taste. The company is steeped in art and innovation, a respected heritage that permeates a wide range of products including roasted coffee, illy Art Collection cups, and espresso machines sold at cafes, hotels, and restaurants, and for home purchase in retail stores and online. Through a global partnership with Coca-Cola, illy also offers a line of ready to drink coffees available worldwide.

illy’s global café concept features a warm atmosphere taking inspiration from art, Italian design, and style. Our concept attracts coffee lovers who are well-traveled professionals, seeking a premium and extraordinary experience. Guests are welcomed by modern and elegant décor with an offering of premium quality European-influenced savory and sweet food, freshly prepared in-house, creating an authentic experience of inspiration and pleasure.

With more than 230 stores in 43 countries worldwide, the North America market is poised to build on its current base of 20 illy caffès and retail shops which are located within top hotel brands, international airports, high-end retail malls, and first-rate office buildings. This fast growing and dynamic business is seeking experienced food and beverage professionals from premium brands to join its expanding retail team.

illy’s entrepreneurial corporate culture is based on a shared passion for quality, trust and respect, teamwork, empowerment and innovation.

To learn more visit illy.com.

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