Merchandiser II -Kansas City, MO

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Merchandiser II performs merchandising activities and constructs displays of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits products in key retail accounts at the request of the Sales Team or retail customers. The role supports Sales Representatives by placing product orders and may expedite deliveries in emergencies. It services local stores, maintains product availability and displays, executes authorized merchandising plans, and supports sales activity through communication with representatives and retailers. This is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates receiving a conditional offer must pass a drug test.

Requirements

At least two years of experience.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance as required by state law.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, stooping, and potentially lifting, lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48 pounds.
Must pass a drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain merchandising and display materials for products.
Position merchandise and create a customer-ready selling floor.
Help ensure store appearance and displays align with plans, sales history, and new receipts.
Consult with buyers, marketing, and sellers on product positioning and presentation plans.
Place product orders on behalf of Sales Representatives.
Service local stores and refill displays to keep products stocked on shelves.
Create and coordinate visual merchandise presentations, including store layouts and exhibits.
Distribute and install refund offers, neck hangers, shelf-talkers, and price signs.
Fill cold boxes and warm shelves at client accounts with company products.
Refill and re-merchandise existing product displays.
Assemble, install, and fill display racks.
Pick up and deliver special orders, mail, and merchandise.
Perform sales support tasks, including using current point-of-sale marketing materials, overseeing shelf space in assigned chain accounts, and communicating with representatives about buyer preferences and out-of-stock concerns encountered during weekend hours.
Reset alcoholic beverages at stores by rearranging products according to an authorized plan in an assigned territory or geographic region.
Implement authorized plans and schematics developed by chain headquarters, accurately evaluating and executing the information provided.
Introduce new products, reinforce agreed-upon case volume and display activity, and monitor in-store promotion results.
Monitor business and market conditions, identify account opportunities, maintain territory records, and support the Sales Representative’s visibility and market saturation in accounts.
Build retailer trust and confidence through knowledge of company policies and procedures and prompt, courteous resolution of inventory discrepancies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.