Merchandising Specialist (Plum Market Div.)

About the role

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's largest alcoholic beverage wholesaler, serving all 83 Michigan counties. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the company prides itself on maintaining traditional business principles centered around honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service, and a commitment to both customers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Timely stocking and product handling of all GLWAS merchandise shipped to assigned retail accounts stores
• Assessing the effectiveness of different product displays and display locations
• Building displays
• Managing GLWAS product conditions within the store
• Working with GLWAS District Managers and Area Managers to address product out-of-stocks
• Territory Management
• Correctly running workday according to plan
• Maintaining and using reports, forms, and pre-plans
• Communicating on a daily basis with Manager

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Basic competency with basic iOS devices
• 2 years sales experience (preferred)

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Basic competency with basic iOS devices
• 2 years sales experience (preferred)

Benefits

• $18.00 per hour
• $300 Monthly Car Allowance (non-taxed)
• Vacation and Personal Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Group Legal coverage
• Buy-Up Life Insurance and Disability coverage available
• Eligible for 401K enrollment upon date of hire

Work Schedule

The Merchandising Specialist is a full-time position with daytime hours varying by schedule Monday through Friday. Frequent Saturday hours may be required based on holidays and business needs.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position operates in the field with daily travel, driving in all weather conditions
• Physical demands require frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and climbing throughout the day while lifting, stacking, moving, and rotating items without handles that weigh up to 50 pounds
• Pushing and pulling carts with up to 100 pounds of force and operating warehouse equipment may be needed

Starting Pay & Position

- $18.00 per hour

- $300 Monthly Car Allowance (non-taxed)

- Vacation and Personal Time

- 6 Paid Holidays

- Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Group Legal coverage

- Buy-Up Life Insurance and Disability coverage available

- Eligible for 401K enrollment upon date of hire