Merchandiser - Craft Beverage Distributor
Sheehan Family Companies, United States

TITLE: Merchandiser

SUPERVISOR: Sales Manager

OBJECTIVE: Support the Marketing and Sales Department through display building, inventorying and market research. Establish and maintain a professional rapport with account and supplier personnel. Achieve monthly goals in conjunction with the sales department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop a rapport with account contacts in your territory
• Develop a rapport with sales team members in your territory
• Properly merchandise accounts with permanent and print shop point-of-sale (POS) items.
• Organize and execute floor, shelf, and window displays
• Ensure that all product is rotated and code policies are followed
• Execute monthly goals as assigned
• Maintain a regular schedule of weekly appointments with accounts in your territory
• Assist in POS warehouse upkeep as needed
• Assist with Sign Shop POS as needed
• Assist in product delivery as needed
• Maintain proper care of company issued vehicle

EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB:

• Two-wheel hand truck
• Company issued van
• iPad

MEASUREMENTS:

• Case of 24 cans 15 3/4 " X 10 1/2 " X 5" 10 - 30 lb.
• Case of 24 bottles 16 1/2 " X 10 1/2 " X 10" 25 - 48 lb.
• Quarter Barrel 15 1/2 " in diameter, 14" long 87 lb.
• Half Barrel 15 1/2 " in diameter, 23" long 165 lb.

CRITICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Use of hand and foot controls for driving
• Walking and climbing stairs
• Two handed lifting, handling and carrying of cases from floor to overhead levels on a frequent basis
• Two handed lifting, handling, carrying quarter barrels from floor to 36" on an occasional basis
• Two handed lifting, handling, carrying half barrels from floor to 48" on an occasional basis
• Pushing and pulling a hand truck with cases on level and inclined surfaces on a frequent basis
• Sustained squatting, kneeling, and/or bending while handling products
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate business equipment including, but not limited to, computer, telephone, etc

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Valid and clean driver's license
• Ability and willingness to work independently
• Willingness to work in a face-paced and ever-changing environment
• A genuine interest in craft beverages
• Ability to operate an iPad
• Merchandising experience is a plus

Job Rewards and Benefits