Merchandising Specialist (Westland/Canton)

About the role

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits continues to grow as we seek a Merchandising Specialist for our Retail Sales Division to service multiple customer accounts in Westland/Canton and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Timely stocking and product handling of all GLWAS merchandise shipped to assigned retail accounts stores
• Work with store level personnel to ensure effective placement of shelf products and in-store displays while assessing the effectiveness of different product displays and display locations
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor by dressing and grooming professionally while keeping vehicle clean, organized with adequate P.O.S. and other sales materials
• Build displays
• Manage GLWAS product conditions within the store
• Work with GLWAS District Managers and Area Managers to address product out of stocks
• Territory management: correctly run workday according to plan
• Maintain and use reports, forms, and pre-plans
• Communicate on a daily basis with manager
• Daily travel and driving in all weather conditions
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, and climb; lift, stack, move, and rotate items up to 50 pounds
• Push/pull carts with up to 100 pounds of force; operate warehouse equipment as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED (bachelor's degree preferred)
• 2 years sales experience (preferred)
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules
• Cooperate with all management and staff of GLWAS
• Follow all MLCC rules and regulations as they apply to the position
• Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities

Skills

• Basic competency with basic iOS devices

Benefits

• 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

Pay

$18.00 per hour

$300 Monthly Car Allowance (non-taxed)

Schedule

Full-time position with daytime hours varying by schedule Monday through Friday; evening and weekend hours may be required as schedule demands.