Sales Merchandiser, Home Depot

Are you passionate about advancing your career in sales and merchandising in a dynamic, hands-on environment? We invite you to join our team as a Sales Merchandiser, where you will play a crucial role in driving sales growth for two of the world's most recognizable brands, WD-40 and WD-40 Specialist. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Home Depot store management teams to implement company-approved merchandising programs and plan-o-grams. You'll optimize shelf space, secure additional off-shelf display opportunities, and ensure that our family of products truly stand out in the marketplace. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a fast-paced retail setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

This role is home based in Houston, Texas with some travel throughout the Gulf region including to surrounding cities in Texas and Louisiana.

Maximize Product Placement for Sales Growth: Drive sales by strategically merchandising all authorized WD-40 Company products. Secure incremental off-shelf displays, resolve stock issues, replace missing product tags, and optimize in-aisle shelf space to enhance visibility and profitability.

• Engaging Sales Presentations & Relationship Development: Deliver compelling, insight-driven sales presentations to Home Depot field representatives, including store managers up to regional merchandising managers. Secure promotional opportunities and cultivate strong in-store relationships. Collaborate closely with store employees to encourage reorders and support promotional events.

• Leverage POS Data for Strategic Insights: Analyze POS data to evaluate inventory levels and pinpoint sales opportunities. Ensure optimal stock levels in stores and capitalize on promotional initiatives to drive sales growth.

• Enhance National Account Programs: Work alongside Sales Merchandising Managers and Strategic Account Manager to implement national Home Depot programs, while proactively identifying merchandising enhancements to elevate the in-store customer experience.

• Monitor Competitive Landscape: Stay up-to-date on competitive activities and provide timely insights to the team, enabling strategic adjustments that enhance our market positioning.

• Ensure Administrative Excellence: Maintain precise account records, submit paperwork promptly, and provide product education as needed. Take responsibility for achieving all merchandising goals and aligning with company objectives to drive overall success.

• 2+ years of retail merchandising and sales merchandising in a big box atmosphere.

• Ability to oversee a large geographical area including Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Louisiana.

• Strong understanding of plan-o-grams and merchandising strategies, with the ability to cross-merchandise and execute promotional strategies

• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships

• Familiarity with POS data analysis and inventory management systems to ensure stock levels are adequate and promotional opportunities are maximized

• Ability to safely lift, carry and move items weighing up to 100 pounds as required for stocking and merchandising tasks.

• Current and valid driver's license with no violations. Company car provided.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Our "Why"

At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes. Our "why" is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do.

Why You Should Apply

• Learning-based culture that supports the growth and development of all tribe members
• Strong values aligned culture whose #1 strategic driver is to build a business for the future that we will be proud to hand down to the next generation
• Over 93.3% employee engagement as of January 2022 global employee survey
• A culture where 93% of the tribe report experience a sense of belonging
• Voted Most Democratic Workplace and certified WorldBlu Freedom Centered Workplace

Do You Align With Our Values?

Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: We live, breathe, and play by our values every day.

Thank you for considering WD-40 Company in your career search! #WD40TribalLife #PositiveLastingMemories