Lead Merchandiser

Beer Capitol Distributing LLC•Sussex, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Beer Capitol Distributing, LLC in Sussex, WI is now hiring a Lead Merchandiser. The team members of Beer Capitol Distributing are committed, innovative leaders of the beverage industry through marketing, selling, distributing, merchandising, and servicing quality products to our valued customers. This position is responsible for providing in-store support and merchandising for off premise liquor and wine sales divisions with limited supervision and direction. Merchandising includes stocking shelves, building displays, installing POS, rotating stock, and ensuring products are presented for consumer purchase. This position will train new merchandisers and support their respective manager in scheduling needs.

Requirements

Basic knowledge and understanding of company supplier portfolio and product lines, such as brands carried and packing sizes
Knowledge and familiarity with company customers and contacts
Demonstrated knowledge of company processes and procedures
Merchandising experience with Frank Beverage Group consistently meeting or exceeding expectations and demonstrated experience performing these duties with a high level of speed, efficiency, and accuracy
Experience leading teams or projects and training other preferred
Knowledge of the beverage alcohol industry and its retail consumers is preferred
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
Ability to persuade and influence others
Attention to detail
Ability to persuade and influence others
Demonstrated organization skills
Ability to motivate others
Customer service experience required
Required to be at least 18 years of age
May need to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary
A valid driver’s license and good driving record is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
One year’s previous experience in related field (distribution, hospitality, supplier, or beverage industry) preferred

Responsibilities

Provides in-store support for accounts. Merchandises and stocks products at each account.
Ability to coach and train new Merchandisers as well as provide support to Merchandising team
Occasionally back-fills for PTO or other absences and supports the sales team with any needed tasks.
Inventory and reorganize back stocks, refill cold boxes, shelves, displays and dust product as needed
Occasionally participate in interviews and help schedule interviews with external or internal candidates
Follows quality assurance standards, monitors product codes and maintains ongoing product rotation on all date sensitive products
Provides delivery support by putting delivery loads away at off-premise establishments as a part of their routes
Provides retail customers with directions to wine/spirit products with assistance from store personnel
Leads team when respective Manager is on PTO
Assists Merchandiser Manager with scheduling and miscellaneous administrative tasks
Identifies and resolves routine problems at time of occurrence and communicates to appropriate parties and escalates to 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 when needed
Assists all divisions in major display change projects as needed
Builds displays and places, maintains, and updates in-store POS that meets company and supplier guidelines and acts as primary support to sales team for building key account, large format displays, meeting supplier and company guidelines
Communicates proactively and frequently, reaching out to sales representatives and customers for clarification on product orders, displays, and customer needs
Develops and maintains positive relationships with on and/or off-premise accounts; proactively establishing contact and respectfully interacting with customers
Attends product and business training sessions and sales meetings as needed
Understands and completes all necessary training provided by the company as directed
Covers routes related to vacation and illness coverage needs
Trains merchandisers in daily activities such as stocking/backfilling, rotating product, and point of sale placement
May need to provide support for special events
Participates and provides input to new hires, interview, and selection process
Works at retail with the Merchandisers on a regular schedule to provide oversight and training
Additional responsibilities as assigned