Virginia Eagle Distributing (VED) is one of Virginia's leading beverage distributors, delivering beer and non-alcoholic beverages to retailers across the Commonwealth. We're looking for a dependable, motivated Part-Time Merchandiser to join our Pulaski team working in the Blacksburg area - stocking shelves, building displays, rotating product, and making sure our brands look great at every account.
The route schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 4 am. This is a physical, active, out-in-the-field role - not a desk job. If you have a background in retail stocking, grocery merchandising, or consumer packaged goods (CPG), or you're looking for part-time hours in an active, hands-on role, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Drive a company vehicle to assigned retail accounts on scheduled shifts and stock shelves, coolers, and display areas with VED products according to plan-o-gram and brand standards
- Rotate product at every visit to ensure date compliance; pull and document any out-of-code or damaged items
- Build and maintain point-of-sale displays, cold-box placements, and floor stacks to VED and supplier standards
- Execute promotional programs, new item placements, and pricing as directed
- Provide courteous, professional service to store staff at each account; communicate account needs and any issues to your Sales Representative or Relief Manager
- Report shelf conditions, out-of-stocks, and competitive activity to your Sales Representative or Relief Manager
- Complete required documentation and reports accurately and on time
What We're Looking For
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (subject to motor vehicle record check)
- Ability to lift and carry 15-40+ lbs repeatedly throughout the shift, including overhead lifting, with frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and standing across multiple locations
- Previous experience as a Merchandiser, retail stocker, grocery stocker, or in beverage or CPG distribution preferred - candidates from grocery, retail, or consumer goods backgrounds are encouraged to apply
- Basic math skills and ability to verify case quantities
- Comfortable operating a handheld scanning device and tablet for documentation
- Reliable attendance for scheduled shifts, including weekend shifts where assigned
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing
What We Offer
- Pay range $16.50 - $18.00 per hour. Starting pay for new hires is typically at or near the range minimum. Placement above the minimum is based on directly relevant industry experience and internal equity.
- Hands-on retail merchandising experience
- Uniforms provided
Virginia Eagle is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.