Merchandiser Lead

Standard Beverage • Wichita, KS

7d

About The Position

The Lead Merchandiser assists the Merchandiser Manager with coaching and developing the merchandising team through servant leadership, as well as interviewing and hiring candidates. The role works with Standard Beverage’s sales team to develop and maintain positive customer-account relationships, supports the retail specialist team in the market, and helps maintain a positive, productive work environment.

The Lead Merchandiser may assist with team management when the Merchandiser Manager is unavailable or on PTO and performs Merchandiser duties as needed. The position starts at $18 per hour. The candidate will receive a market-competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a fun, interactive working environment.

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

• Preferred one year of experience in the field or in restaurant/retail liquor.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Merchandiser Manager with interviews, onboarding, and training.
• Train and develop merchandisers and help guide them toward future career paths within SBC.
• Conduct and schedule ride-withs, keeping communication open and effective to support 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 to build team camaraderie.
• 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 be 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

What This Job Offers

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