Merchandiser

About the role

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine. We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily in retail locations to ensure Ben E. Keith products are properly represented and competitively positioned.
• Engage in effective merchandising activities including: building retail displays, hanging promotional signs, and engaging with consumers and retail personnel to communicate the value of our brands.
• Rotate product and fill all coolers, displays, and hot shelves.
• Fill in for sales representatives as needed.
• Build healthy business relationships and establish good communication with retail customers.
• Work collaboratively with customers to establish their needs and design solutions that fulfill them.
• Leverage relationships with accounts to sell in new brands.
• Engage in regular call frequency on assigned retail accounts to sell product, gain distribution, merchandise, and stock product.
• Promote Ben E. Keith brands at retail through promotions, consumer education, and merchandising.
• Execute all company goals to enhance the sales, distribution, shelf space, display coverage, tap share, and merchandising of all brands carried by Ben E. Keith.
• Build product displays; execute placement of signage and other merchandising material to ensure maximum brand visibility in all assigned retail accounts; maintain the "Look of the Leader."
• Leverage relationships with accounts to sell in new brands.
• Identify merchandising opportunities at account and make recommendations to customer.
• Maintain designated back stock area at customer location; ensure area is organized and free of trash.
• Replace merchandising material at customer accounts to coincide with marketing programs.
• Maintain product freshness standards in assigned retail accounts by monitoring and rotating stock regularly.
• Remain aware of all Ben E. Keith product offerings and the individual value they provide.
• Regularly monitor inventory to ensure proper stock levels and rotation.
• Attend daily meetings (morning and/or afternoon) with Area Sales Manager to discuss market opportunities and challenges.
• Communicate all sales and merchandising opportunities or challenges (product placements, out of stocks, out of code), as well as any competitive activity, to Area Sales Manager.
• Project a friendly, professional image at all times.
• Prioritize multiple, competing priorities.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Operate all company equipment safely and in a manner consistent with company policy.
• Maintain and keep clean assigned company vehicle at all times.
• Complete assigned surveys (for example, number of Ben E. Keith retail displays compared to competition) in order to gauge internal results versus competition.

Requirements

• Draught experience preferred.
• Ability to learn and effectively use the handheld sales unit.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) preferred.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments.
• Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented, with a strong attention to detail.
• Able to handle multiple priorities.
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Able to read and write English.
• Able to move products weighing up to 165 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Qualifications

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• 401K with matching contribution.
• Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Paid Vacation and holidays.
• Employee Credit Union.

Benefits

• Competitive employee benefits provided by Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate retail operations.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.