Merchandiser I

Andrews Distributing•Dallas, TX

1d•$19

About The Position

What Could Be Better Than Beer and a Great Full-time Job?!! No experience necessary as long as you have a great attitude and a willingness to learn! Great opportunity for college students or others wanting to earn some extra money. Join the team that has been recognized by both USA Today and The Dallas Morning News as a Top Workplace! The fact that you landed here indicates you are looking for a better workplace. Maybe you feel unappreciated, and you are tired of being treated like just another employee. When you join our team you become part of the Andrews family, a place where you are valued and respected. Here's the schedule: You will work every 5 days a week and be off Wednesday and Saturday starting at 6:00am and working until 2:00pm or when the job is done. Yes, your day starts early so don't apply if you hate mornings. Here's the pay: Our starting pay is $18.50 an hour. We invest in our team members and are dedicated to their success and well-being by offering: Weekly pay, every Friday! Nike™ branded uniforms And yes, you will receive FREE BEER throughout the year! (Root beer to those under 21 years old.) After all, you will be working for an award winning BEER distributor, and we want you to enjoy the brands you already love like Modelo, Coors, Miller, Corona, Heineken, Blue Moon, Shiner, Sam Adams, Dos Equis, Revolver, Lakewood, Rahr, Truly, Topo Chico, Mike's, Pacifico, and many more!! And for those who enjoy spirits, Andrews is now distributing some of the top brands within the Spirits category such as Buffalo Trace, Fireball, Southern Comfort, Corazon, Wheatley, Seagram's, Canadian Mist, and other Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Brandy, Cognac, and Tequila brands! Now that you know about the hours and the pay, let's talk about the job itself. A Full Time Merchandiser is responsible for stocking the store shelves and cold boxes/coolers with fresh products, building displays to draw attention to our products, and providing exceptional service to our retail clients. Bottom line... You'll be stocking/merchandising BEER!! You get to be out and about traveling to different stores, and every day is a little different. Here's more of what you will do... (Okay, not all in one day!) Account Service/Inventory Support Responsibilities – Service Excellence and Operational Optimization Works collaboratively with the Delivery Driver, Account Manager and DSM to provide inventory support and service to assigned Large Format accounts on their scheduled delivery days. Responsible for all merchandising and backstock support in assigned Large Format accounts on a daily consistent basis (e.g., includes windows, shelves, displays and backstock) ensuring inventory is optimized and the account is order delivery-ready at all times to optimize Delivery Driver time in account. Coordinates backstock management/support and account merchandising with the Delivery Driver on assigned account delivery days. Unloads and moves product repetitively using appropriate equipment throughout shift while maintaining a clear, clutter-free and organized work area/backroom/sales floor in all assigned customer accounts. Stocks all windows, cold boxes, coolers, hot shelves and displays in retail accounts quickly and efficiently to manage inventory and selling spaces. Rotates product to ensure quality standards are maintained and adheres to TABC Guidelines as required. Works to build the customer relationship by being an observed Andrews’ team presence providing an excellent customer service experience in all assigned accounts. Troubleshoots and resolves account problems and/or escalates to Delivery Driver or Sales Account team as needed. Ensures assigned accounts are delivery ready on schedule delivery days to ensure optimization of Delivery Driver time in account. Ensures service excellence in assigned accounts working collaboratively with the Delivery Driver and Sales Account team. Account Management Support and Relationship Building – Service Excellence and Customer Experience Collaborates with the Account Manager to provide feedback on inventory, helps to identify selling and display opportunities and build the overall customer relationship in each assigned account. Responsible for all merchandising and backstock support in assigned Large Format accounts on a daily consistent basis (e.g., includes windows, shelves, displays and backstock) ensuring assigned accounts are inventory tracking and customer order ready at all times to optimize the Sales team time in account. Collaborates with and provides inventory input to the Account Manager on customer orders. Walks the account for service and merchandising opportunities and pairing with Andrews’ portfolio. Builds and maintains displays and executes placement of signage and other merchandising items. Troubleshoots and resolves account problems and/or escalates to Delivery or Account team as needed. Communicates any changes in the retail landscape either from competitive activity or new retail account opportunities (e.g., more display space, new locations, additional window/cooler space, new retail beer/display strategies, etc.). Merchandising Support Responsibilities – Service Excellence Performs routine merchandising activities; stocking and rotating, organizing, and refilling back stocks, cold boxes/coolers, shelves, beer caves and displays adhering to all quality and rotation policies ensuring service levels are maintained. Ensures service levels and compliance rates for each assigned account are met or exceeded. Rotates product to ensure all quality standards and compliance regulations are maintained/achieved. Works with Coaches/Leadership to record and track OOS in each assigned account. Ensures all Andrews SKUs are priced appropriately and meet standard of visibility. Keeps backroom and inventory areas clean and organized. Notifies manager of any product breakage in an account. Completes and documents all retail calls (GoSpotCheck or other tracking tool) and provides feedback to Account Manager, Regional Merchandising Manager, Merchandising Service Manager, or DSM to ensure appropriate inventory levels and exceptional customer service in all assigned accounts. Checks in and out with appropriate Store representatives to inform about all work completed and ask if additional service is needed.

Requirements

Current Valid Driver License
Must Have Dependable Vehicle to Use During Daily Shift; Must Carry Required Level of Insurance
Ability to Perform Basic Math and Write Legibly

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate or Equivalent Certificate
Previous Distribution Business Experience or Other Consumer Product Goods (CPG) Experience
Previous Beer Industry Experience
Proven Communication Skills

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with the Delivery Driver, Account Manager and DSM to provide inventory support and service to assigned Large Format accounts on their scheduled delivery days.
Responsible for all merchandising and backstock support in assigned Large Format accounts on a daily consistent basis (e.g., includes windows, shelves, displays and backstock) ensuring inventory is optimized and the account is order delivery-ready at all times to optimize Delivery Driver time in account.
Coordinates backstock management/support and account merchandising with the Delivery Driver on assigned account delivery days.
Unloads and moves product repetitively using appropriate equipment throughout shift while maintaining a clear, clutter-free and organized work area/backroom/sales floor in all assigned customer accounts.
Stocks all windows, cold boxes, coolers, hot shelves and displays in retail accounts quickly and efficiently to manage inventory and selling spaces.
Rotates product to ensure quality standards are maintained and adheres to TABC Guidelines as required.
Works to build the customer relationship by being an observed Andrews’ team presence providing an excellent customer service experience in all assigned accounts.
Troubleshoots and resolves account problems and/or escalates to Delivery Driver or Sales Account team as needed.
Ensures assigned accounts are delivery ready on schedule delivery days to ensure optimization of Delivery Driver time in account.
Ensures service excellence in assigned accounts working collaboratively with the Delivery Driver and Sales Account team.
Collaborates with the Account Manager to provide feedback on inventory, helps to identify selling and display opportunities and build the overall customer relationship in each assigned account.
Responsible for all merchandising and backstock support in assigned Large Format accounts on a daily consistent basis (e.g., includes windows, shelves, displays and backstock) ensuring assigned accounts are inventory tracking and customer order ready at all times to optimize the Sales team time in account.
Collaborates with and provides inventory input to the Account Manager on customer orders.
Walks the account for service and merchandising opportunities and pairing with Andrews’ portfolio.
Builds and maintains displays and executes placement of signage and other merchandising items.
Troubleshoots and resolves account problems and/or escalates to Delivery or Account team as needed.
Communicates any changes in the retail landscape either from competitive activity or new retail account opportunities (e.g., more display space, new locations, additional window/cooler space, new retail beer/display strategies, etc.).
Performs routine merchandising activities; stocking and rotating, organizing, and refilling back stocks, cold boxes/coolers, shelves, beer caves and displays adhering to all quality and rotation policies ensuring service levels are maintained.
Ensures service levels and compliance rates for each assigned account are met or exceeded.
Rotates product to ensure all quality standards and compliance regulations are maintained/achieved.
Works with Coaches/Leadership to record and track OOS in each assigned account.
Ensures all Andrews SKUs are priced appropriately and meet standard of visibility.
Keeps backroom and inventory areas clean and organized.
Notifies manager of any product breakage in an account.
Completes and documents all retail calls (GoSpotCheck or other tracking tool) and provides feedback to Account Manager, Regional Merchandising Manager, Merchandising Service Manager, or DSM to ensure appropriate inventory levels and exceptional customer service in all assigned accounts.
Checks in and out with appropriate Store representatives to inform about all work completed and ask if additional service is needed.