COLUMBUS BEVERAGE MERCHANDISER

COLUMBUS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbus Distributing Company is a family-owned sales and service corporation distributing Anheuser-Busch, Yuengling, craft, and imported beers in Franklin County. This role involves delivering, assembling, and refilling product displays in various accounts such as grocery stores, gas stations, and bars. The merchandiser will also build relationships with accounts, understand their needs, and follow up accordingly. Responsibilities include placing and ensuring appropriate signage on displays and cooler doors, rotating products to eliminate outdated items, and managing backroom inventory by breaking down bulk driver deliveries. The position also requires attending sales meetings and seminars to identify selling opportunities, moving products with a hand cart, and maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid driver’s license
Maintain an acceptable driving record
Maintain auto insurance coverage of at least the minimum required by state law and company guidance.
High school Diploma or GED
Good oral and written communication skills
Must have a cell phone with data capability (reimbursement allowance provided).
Able to lift 30 lbs. from overhead to floor and lift kegs (up to 170 lbs.)

Nice To Haves

Previous beverage industry sales experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Deliver, assemble, and refill product displays (beer) in accounts (grocery, gas stations, bars, etc.)
Build relationships with accounts, listen to needs, and follow up.
Place and ensure appropriate signage on displays, cooler doors, etc.
Rotate products in sales areas and backstock to eliminate outdated products.
Breakdown bulk driver deliveries to purposefully manage backroom account inventory.
Attend sales meetings and seminars to take advantage of incremental selling opportunities.
Move products with a two-wheeled hand cart
Keep the work area clean and safe.