Merchandiser Lead

Standard Beverage • Wichita, KS

7d

About The Position

A Lead Merchandiser assists the Merchandiser Manager with coaching and developing the merchandising team through servant leadership, including interviewing and hiring candidates. The role works with the Standard Beverage sales team to develop and maintain positive relationships with customer accounts, support the retail specialist team in the market, and help maintain a positive, productive team environment. The starting salary is $18 per hour.

The Lead Merchandiser helps onboard and train employees, provides ongoing feedback, coordinates ride-withs, supports team-building, and helps improve route effectiveness. The role may also perform merchandiser duties and manage the team when the Merchandiser Manager is unavailable or on PTO. Weekend work and on-call coverage are expected as described below.

Requirements

• Be able to fulfill all duties and expectations of a merchandiser as needed.
• Ability to teach, coach, and mentor.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Maintain auto insurance coverage at least to the minimum amount specified by the Company and state law.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in the field or restaurant/retail liquor experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Merchandiser Manager with interviewing, onboarding, and training.
• Train and develop merchandisers and help guide their future career paths within SBC.
• Conduct or schedule ride-withs and maintain open, effective communication to foster continuous improvement.
• Review employees and provide continual feedback.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customer accounts and salespeople.
• Provide personnel feedback to the Merchandiser Manager.
• Assist in planning team-building events.
• Help the Merchandiser Manager refine routes for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Work up to two Saturdays and Sundays per month to support merchandisers in the market, and serve as the on-call manager on weekends as needed.
• Assist in managing the team when the Merchandiser Manager is unavailable or on PTO.
• Perform merchandiser duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Life insurance
• 9 paid holidays
• PTO
• RAIN program providing immediate access to earned wages
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• SBC Wellbeing Program
• Referral Program
• Fun, interactive working environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed