Merchandiser Greater Seattle Area

Republic National Distributing Company • Seattle, WA

101d • $22

About The Position

RNDC is looking for charismatic Merchandisers to join our growing Sales team. The Merchandiser promotes the Company's products by servicing assigned accounts. Maintains store standards by creating and arranging floor displays, resetting coolers and stocking shelves.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferably one year merchandising experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires a current, valid state driver's license.
• Ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements as defined by the Company and Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License, as required by the state.
• The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and will occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry.
• WSET certifications.

Responsibilities

• Place price and descriptive signs on backdrop, fixtures, merchandise, on floor.
• Check quantities of goods on display and in stock and services the account to achieve 100% in stock by manually lifting and placing cases or bottles.
• Prepare, construct and maintain product displays according to schematics, directions and standards.
• Provide customer service as required by customer and consumer demand.
• Operate hand trucks and pallet jacks to move cases from store room to sales floor.
• Have the necessary POS needed for the day on the truck, return unused POS to the warehouse promptly.
• Maintain all administrative work in a neat and legible fashion. Copy key personnel on market conditions, refused displays and other customer issues.
• Present promotional activities and suggestions to customers as instructed by the company.
• Survey the account for merchandising opportunities.
• Consult with store managers, buyers and/or sales representative to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.
• Submit daily activity report and merchandising reports.
• Report competitive activity and pricing as it occurs to immediate supervisor.
• Write sales orders, on occasion, as needed.
• Cover open sales territory, as needed and as applicable, due to absence or vacation.
• Operate motor vehicle to various assigned accounts within an assigned geographic region.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off program - work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid training
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED