Merchandiser

Responsibilities

• Keep shelves and vendors clean.
• Place product on hand truck or dolly (approximately 20 to 50 lbs per case).
• Push/pulls hand truck to machine or shelves and loads appropriate product.
• Climb in and out of vehicle and use proper lifting techniques.
• Work schedule set by Manager.
• Work as a Salesperson in training and assist during Salesperson sick and vacation times.
• Complete merchandising calls on all assigned accounts on the proper day and in the established sequence.
• Merge all products in accordance with the standards of GDH at each assigned account.
• Build, merchandise, and sign displays as directed by the manager.
• Fill and merchandise the complete product line including all coolers, shelves, and displays.
• This includes front facing packages.
• Ensure all paper and permanent Point of Sale is used in the proper manner and quantity.
• Call back on accounts to assist or complete the merchandising of delivered product.
• Complete all special attention items to the Salesperson(s) or General Manager have identified in the account.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the owners, managers, and employees of the accounts you merchandise.
• Be aware of all opportunities to increase sales in your assigned accounts.
• Check and note pricing on all competitive products in each account; report variances to the General Manager.
• Work with your assigned account to improve your shelf position within their cooler and the placement of floor displays.
• Demonstrate a sincere interest in the business success of each account.
• Attend all safety and driver’s meetings, as well as sales meetings while covering a sales route.
• Maintain open and clear communications with the owners, managers, and other employees of GDH.
• Maintain open and clear communications with the owners, managers, and other employees of your accounts.
• Report to your Manager all new competitive activity in your assigned accounts.
• If unable to make a scheduled merchandising stop, communicate the reason to the Manager immediately.
• Ensure proper stock rotation is in effect in all your assigned accounts.
• After the completion of your scheduled merchandising duties, check with the Manager for other assignments.
• Always be aware of code dates and have product that is out-of-date swapped.
• Ensure that all packages are sellable and have damaged product swapped or re-packed.
• Keep your vehicle clean and orderly.
• Ensure your vehicle is serviced at regular intervals and repaired when necessary to minimize breakdowns.
• Dress and maintain your personal appearance in a professional manner and according to company policy.
• Properly operate, protect from damage, and return all equipment that has been issued to you (i.e. radios, hand trucks, vehicles, etc.).
• Conduct all your activities within the guidelines of all company policies and procedures.
• Report immediately to your Manager of any traffic violations, on or off duty that may affect your insurability.
• Conduct all of your activities in accordance to the safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must have a working knowledge of all assigned sales routes as a Salesperson in training.
  • Must have a sincere interest in the business success of each account.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours and travel as needed.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to climb in and out of vehicles safely.
  • Must be able to follow safety and driver’s meeting guidelines.
  • Must be able to follow local, state, and federal liquor control regulations.
  • Must be able to report accidents and injuries immediately.
  • Must be able to perform all work activities in accordance to the safe work practices, policies, and procedures.