Merchandiser

Join the Frank Beverage Group Family of Companies! Frank Beverage Group is a family-owned and operated beer, wine and spirits distributor who stands for quality, excellence & a classic yet transformational brand that our customers can count on year after year. We hire exceptional people who will lead & make learning part of their own career journey. From distribution to marketing, from sales to service, inspiration can be found in many of our career positions.

Frank Beverage Group offers a great working environment & benefit program to full time employees:

• Great work and social environment
• Paid Time-Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Savings Plan
• Company Paid Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Benefits
• And more!

Frank Beverage Group is now hiring merchandisers. The Merchandiser is responsible for providing in-store support and merchandising for off-premise customer accounts. Merchandising includes stocking shelves, building displays, installing POS, rotating stock, and ensuring products are presented for consumer purchase.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday depending on route availability

Compensation:

$20.00 - 22.00/hour depending on experience

A company vehicle is provided OR mileage reimbursement if driving a personal vehicle

Responsibilities:

• Provides in-store support for off-premise accounts. Merchandises and stocks products at each account
• Inventories and reorganizes back stocks, refills cold boxes, shelves, displays and dusts product as needed
• Follows quality assurance standards, monitors product codes and maintains ongoing product rotation on all date sensitive products
• Provides retail customers with directions to wine/spirit/beer products with assistance from store personnel
• Identifies and resolves routine problems at time of occurrence and communicates to appropriate parties and escalates to Lead Merchandiser or Manager when necessary
• Works with the sales team to execute monthly display priorities in the retail channel
• Maintains an inventory of current POS and coupons in vehicle and applies rebates and coupons to packages and displays
• Assists in display reset projects, as needed
• Builds displays and places, maintains and updates in-store POS that meets company and supplier guidelines
• Communicates with and takes direction from account personnel, management, delivery team and sales representatives on a regular basis
• Delivers hot shot orders to customer premises
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with off-premise accounts; proactively establishes contact and respectfully interacts with customers
• Attends product and business training sessions and sales meetings, as needed
• Understands and completes all necessary training provided by the company, as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow direction on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Goal oriented, focused, and assertive
• Reliable, schedules absences from work, works scheduled hours

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required
• Customer service experience required
• Experience in related field (distribution, hospitality, supplier, or beverage industry) preferred
• Basic knowledge and understanding of company supplier portfolio and product lines, such as brands carried and packaging sizes
• May need to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary
• A valid driver's license and good driving record is required
• Required to be at least 18 years of age

Safety & Equipment:

• Able to safely operate industry tools including pallet jack, power tools, box cutter and customer-specific equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Must be able to crouch, reach and grasp
• Must be able to sit in a car for extended periods

We offer a professional, safe and friendly work environment as well as a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay structure.

Frank Beverage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.