Merchandiser

Job Duties

• Reports to Merchandiser Trainer each morning for assignments
• Inspects vehicle condition (i.e. body damage, tires, fluids, safety issues, etc.) prior to leaving daily. Any issues should be noted to Merchandiser Trainer, Supervisor or Manager
• Maintain a working relationship with the owners, managers and employees of all your accounts
• Visit assigned stores daily to breakdown truck and work back stock to stock displays, shelves, coolers and bunkers with all brands and packages sold by the company
• Rotate stock per procedures on expiration dating - notify if soon expired stock is found. Use AIS form
• Where required build displays-install or distribute promotional materials
• Assist with cooler resets as directed by Sales Manager
• Complete stocking sheets daily including store manager initials of time in and time out, # of cases stocked and the # of out of stocks
• Ensure POS is visible
• Ensure the products being delivered and that which is already in the account are properly rotated within the cooler, displays and backroom
• Safely handle all pallets and unsold product to prevent damage
• Report complaints, problems, out of stocks, low or high stocks, etc.
• After completing last scheduled stop, contact Merchandiser Trainer for release or reassignment
• Report all competitors’ activities that will directly affect our distributorship on the sales of product
• Breakdown orders in a timely fashion and put product away in cooler, backrooms or other storage areas. Organize back stock and discard all trash in its place
• Pick up ad circulars every Monday or Tuesday to see what is on ad
• Report damages, close date and out-of-date product that needs to be picked up

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• An understanding of alcoholic beverage industry
• Ability to work with computer programs associated with the performance of the position
• Must be a results oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills; uses diplomacy and discretion
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization, to organize, prioritize, negotiate, manage, motivate others and solve problems
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Highly professional, with ability to interface well with internal and external contacts
• Have strong customer service and interpersonal expertise
• Decision making, thoroughness and time management a must
• Knowledge of geographic areas; familiarity with assigned territory
• Possess a valid Texas drivers license and have an acceptable MVR
• Pass background and drug screens
• Prior beer industry experience preferred