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Beer Merchandiser Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Beer/Wine/Liquor experience * Knowledge of imported and domestic varieties, the flavor profiles and ... Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory merchandise. * Check product quality to ensure ...

Beer/Wine/Liquor experience * Knowledge of imported and domestic varieties, the flavor profiles and ... Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory merchandise. * Check product quality to ensure ...

Beer/Wine/Liquor experience * Knowledge of imported and domestic varieties, the flavor profiles and ... Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory merchandise. * Check product quality to ensure ...

Beer/Wine/Liquor experience * Knowledge of imported and domestic varieties, the flavor profiles and ... Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory merchandise. * Check product quality to ensure ...

Beverage Merchandiser

Lexington, KY · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Kentucky Eagle is a family-built company, delivering the best beer, wine and spirits come hell or ... This position is responsible for merchandising Kentucky Eagle's product line at customer sites ...

Beverage Merchandiser

Lexington, KY · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Kentucky Eagle is a family-built company, delivering the best beer, wine and spirits come hell or ... This position is responsible for merchandising Kentucky Eagle's product line at customer sites ...

WINE STEWARD/SERVER

Louisville, KY · On-site

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

Implement regular wine and beer tastings to promote product excitement within the community. * Maintain proper inventory levels, proper signage and merchandising standards for products normally ...

$162 - $193/hr

We are home to the nation's most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA ... Knowledge of key consumer product drivers: distribution, merchandising, promotion, pricing ...

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Description As a distributing company specializing in premier beer and beverages across Texas ... Position is responsible for the day to day management of an assigned sales and merchandising team.

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How much do beer merchandiser jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for beer merchandiser in Kentucky is $15.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $16.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a beer merchandiser?

A Beer Merchandiser is responsible for stocking, organizing, and maintaining beer products in retail stores. They ensure shelves and displays are well-stocked, attractive, and follow brand standards. Merchandisers also rotate stock to prevent expired products and may assist with setting up promotional displays. Strong communication with store managers and sales teams is essential to ensure optimal product placement and sales. This role often involves physical work, traveling between locations, and working early or flexible hours.

What does a beer merchandiser do?

A typical day for a Beer Merchandiser involves traveling to various retail accounts, ensuring beer products are fully stocked, rotated for freshness, and attractively displayed according to company standards. You’ll regularly interact with store managers and staff to coordinate orders, set up promotional displays, and resolve any stock or space issues. The job may require lifting and moving cases of product, working early mornings, and adjusting to different store environments. Collaboration with sales representatives and delivery drivers is frequent to ensure smooth supply chain operations. This dynamic role keeps you active and offers a unique blend of independent and team-driven work.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a beer merchandiser?

To thrive as a Beer Merchandiser, you need strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and a valid driver's license, often accompanied by retail experience or a high school diploma. Familiarity with inventory management systems, handheld scanners, and planogram software is commonly required. Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills help distinguish top performers in this position. These abilities are crucial to ensure efficient product placement, attractive displays, and positive retailer relationships that drive sales.

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Infographic showing various Beer Merchandiser job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $31,993 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

BEER-WINE-LIQR/CLERK

Kroger

Elizabethtown, KY • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


Kroger rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 4,451 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

65th of 123 rated grocery stores


Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family! 

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

  • A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
  • Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
  • Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
  • Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
  • Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
  • Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page

Minimum

  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math

 

Desired

  • Beer/Wine/Liquor experience
  • Knowledge of imported and domestic varieties, the flavor profiles and how they are made.
  • Knowledge of industry trends in specialty wines and beers as they relate to the customer.
  • Retail experience
  • Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing
  • Promote trust and respect among associates.
  • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
  • Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
  • Assist with execution of the adult beverage category display plans and special in-store promotions in consultation with the store management.
  • Maintain familiarity with adult beverage product names, pronunciation, origin and definition of industry terms.
  • Inform customers of Beer/Wine/Spirits specials.
  • Recommend beer/wine/spirits items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
  • Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory merchandise.
  • Check product quality to ensure freshness.  Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action.
  • Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
  • Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager. 
  • Display a positive attitude. 
  • Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
  • Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
  • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
  • Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair. 
  • Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
  • Report all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.  

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Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025

Industry

Supermarkets and grocery stores

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cincinnati, OH, US