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Job Description

Kraft Foods (NYSE: KFT) is a global leader in branded foods and beverages with annual revenues of approximately $40 billion. Built on more than 100 years of quality and innovation, Kraft has grown from modest beginnings to become the largest food and beverage company headquartered in North America and second largest in the world, marketing many popular brands in more than 150 countries.

This entry level position in the Kraft Sales force will be responsible for management of inventory and in store promotions/merchandising. The Senior Merchandiser/Sales Service Rep role is designed to properly fulfill the merchandising needs of the customer and cover for open Sales Reps' territories.

Job responsibilities include: - Establish and maintain a rapport with key store individuals. - Identify/communicate individual store problems and opportunities to the appropriate Kraft personnel. - Unpack boxes and properly rotate stock to ensure inventory is fully stocked and presentable at all times. - Stocking shelves and building/maintaining displays. - Order/Credit Writing - Back room inventory organization. - Selling new products, displays, and promotions at store level to support the sales team in covering for open Sales Rep territories. - Maintain a timely and accurate call schedule to cover for open Sales Rep's territories for vacations/illness. - Maintain and update Tablet Computer.

Job Requirements

- Bachelor's degree is highly preferred. HS diploma or GED is required. - Previous Retail, Merchandising or Grocery experience is strongly preferred. - Ability to perform sustained physical activities with store merchandise in a fast-paced environment (lifting, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, etc.) - Ability to work a flexible five day schedule that includes Saturdays or Sundays with availability to work holidays. - Strong customer service, selling, planning, and organizing skills - Ability to work independently - Strong interpersonal, effective communication skills, problem solving skills and flexibility - Must have reliable vehicle, good driving record, proof of current insurance, and valid driver's license - Proficient computer skills are required. - Ability to start work in the early morning.
- Must live in the immediate area of Queens or Brooklyn to be considered for this position.
 
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Kraft is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer m/f/d/v, and will only contact the most qualified candidates.
 
MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLY AND PASS ALL DRUG, BACKGROUND AND DRIVING CHECKS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
KRAFT IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V