Retail Merchandiser Associate - III

Location:

Lansing, MI, US, 48911

Requisition ID: 19104

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.Global Leader in Lottery Solutions | Brightstar LotteryDiscover Brightstar Lottery, the global leader in lottery innovation. Safe, secure, and engaging solutions that benefit communities and meet player needs.

Responsibilities

The Merchansiser Coordinator III is Responsible for a wide variety of functions associated with maximizing sales of existing Lottery Retailers through merchandising and training. This position will service the Lansing area of Michigan. Understands all aspects of Lottery operations at retail. Ability to multi-task and be ready to accept changing priorities and assignments while staying focused on top-revenue generating initiatives. Broad knowledge of organizations’ policies and products. Training and communicating retail market trends. Building recruitment strategies for new opportunities. Create a retail engagement plan to maximize sales and revenue.

Provide ideas and suggestions for new promotional and permanent merchandising elements.
Can make recommendations on facing counts and product mix that will result in optimizing Lottery product sales.
Communicate organizational strategies and best practices to retailers and team members to maximize sales.
Motivate retailers and team members to participate in and support Lottery initiatives
Increase and maintain Lottery brand presence and awareness throughout Lottery retailer locations.
Is an additional resource for meetings, ﬁeld related questions and decision making when Supervisors are not available.
Makes recommendations and assists with new employee onboarding
Assists with completing retailer merchandising assessments
Assists with vehicle inspections and other supervisor duties as needed
Builds and maintains cross departmental relationships providing key communication both verbal and written
Update retailer information in GEM and notify Lottery customer as needed.
Provides ideas and suggestions to increase merchandiser productivity
Assists with route planning, utilizing routing software
Builds and maintains relationships with Lottery personnel, providing key communication both verbal and written
Identiﬁes and updates chain account procedures as necessary
Reviews reports and provides suggestions and support for merchandisers and Lottery Customer

Qualifications

Qualiﬁcations

High School diploma/GED or equivalent required Bachelors or Extensive Lottery route experience Same qualiﬁcations as Level 2
Team Leadership skills
Able to synthesize, frame and position sales and marketing concepts in a compelling, persuasive manner to eﬀectively convey product beneﬁts highlighting key selling features and product diﬀerentiation.
Exceptional work goal performance of all Level 1 and 2 duties

Competencies:

Possess thought Leadership
Proﬁcient with Microsoft Oﬃce programs Generates New Ideas
Is an innovator
Does not need guidance to practice

Success Profile

• Leading Complexity
• Leading People
• Leading the Business
• Leading Self

At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range for this role is $15.96 – $46.88. The actual pay offered may be higher or lower. The Company complies with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is one part of our Total Rewards program. Non-exempt roles are eligible for irregular discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.