Merchandiser II (Roswell / Southeast, NM)

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 isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. The Merchandiser II is responsible for performing merchandising activities and constructing displays of SGWS products in key retail accounts as requested by the Sales Team or retail customers. This role provides support to Sales Reps by ordering products and may be required to expedite product delivery on an emergency basis.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain merchandising/display materials for all products
• Position merchandise and create a customer-ready selling floor
• Participate in ensuring store appearance and merchandise displays are in line 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 of products to keep company products fully stocked on the shelves
• Create and coordinate the visual presentation of merchandise, including store layout and exhibits
• Distribute and install refund offer, neck hangers, shelf-talkers, and price signs on products sold by the Company
• Fill cold box and warm shelves at client account with products sold by the Company
• Refill and 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 to include the use of current point of sale marketing materials, oversight of the shelf space in the chain territory manager's accounts, consistent communication with the representative regarding changes in buyer preferences and or out of stock inventory concerns/situations encountered during weekend hours
• Reset alcoholic beverages at the store level (e.g., rearranging products using an authorized plan within an assigned territory/set geographic region)
• Implement authorized plan/schematic developed by the various chain headquarters, so accuracy in evaluation, application and execution on the information provided are essential skills
• Introduce new products, reinforce established and agreed upon case volume and display activity, and monitor in-store promotion results
• Stay abreast of business/market conditions, recognize new opportunities within each account, maintain the necessary territory records and support the sales representative's visibility and market saturation in the account
• Build and develop the trust and confidence of the retailer through knowledge of SGWS policies and procedures coupled with a prompt, courteous resolution of inventory discrepancies
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Two years of experience
• Desired experience includes previous merchandising, retail, and/or sales experience along with customer engagement experience

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and auto liability insurance per state laws
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Physical demands may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer or mobile device for considerable time
• Physical demands may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and sto