Merchandiser

About the role

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people—and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer's is a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. This role supports the Sales Team by performing merchandising activities and constructing displays of SGWS products in key retail accounts.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain merchandising/display materials for all products.
• Position merchandise and create a customer-ready selling floor.
• Ensure store appearance and merchandise displays align with plans, selling history, and new receipts.
• Consult with buyers, marketing, and sellers on product positioning and presentation plans.
• Place product orders on behalf of the Sales Rep.
• Service local stores and refill existing displays to keep company products fully stocked.
• Create and coordinate the visual presentation of merchandise, including store layout and exhibits.
• Distribute and install refund offers, neck hangers, shelf-talkers, and price signs on products.
• Fill cold boxes and warm shelves at client accounts with products sold by the Company.
• Re-merchandise existing displays of product sold by the Company.
• Assemble, install, and fill all types of display racks.
• Pick up and deliver special orders, mail, and merchandise.
• Perform sales support functions, including use of point-of-sale marketing materials and oversight of shelf space.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Sales Representative regarding buyer preferences and out-of-stock inventory concerns.
• Reset alcoholic beverages at the store level (e.g., rearranging products using an authorized plan within an assigned territory).
• Implement authorized plans/schematics developed by chain headquarters with accuracy in evaluation, application, and execution.
• Introduce new products, reinforce established case volume and display activity, and monitor in-store promotion results.
• Stay abreast of business/market conditions and recognize new opportunities within each account.
• Maintain necessary territory records and support the Sales Representative’s visibility and market saturation.
• Build and develop trust and confidence of the retailer through knowledge of SGWS policies and prompt resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of experience.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance as required by state laws.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Physical Demands

• Considerable time may be spent sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer or mobile device.
• Activities may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping.
• May require lifting, lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48 lbs.

This position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, any conditional offer of employment will require passing a drug test.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability coverage and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program.
• Parental leave.
• Vacation accrual and paid sick leave.