Merchandiser Liquor

Andrews Distributing Company of North Texas•Dallas, TX

18h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Merchandiser I/II LF (Large Format) at an award-winning Beer & Spirits distributor. The position involves providing comprehensive inventory support and service to assigned Large Format accounts. Key responsibilities include daily merchandising, backstock management, ensuring accounts are prepared for deliveries, product rotation to maintain quality standards, and building strong customer relationships. The Merchandiser will also identify selling and display opportunities and execute merchandising placements. For Merchandiser II LF, additional duties include training and evaluating new and current team members. The company emphasizes a supportive, family-like work environment where employees are valued and respected.

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
Merchandiser II: One Plus Years’ Experience Merchandising and/or Servicing Retail Accounts
Merchandiser II: Advanced Communication Skills
Merchandiser II: Previous Distribution Business Experience or Other Consumer Product Goods (CPG) Experience
Merchandiser II: Proven Andrews’ Portfolio Knowledge; and Competitor Product Knowledge
Merchandiser II: Basic Technical Skills and Abilities
Knowledge: Merchandiser I Andrews Portfolio
Knowledge: Beer, Spirits and Distribution Industry
Knowledge: Competitive Portfolios
Knowledge: Customer Service Principles
Knowledge: FAVR/Motus
Knowledge: Inventory Management - Backroom
Knowledge: LYTX
Knowledge: Merchandising Literacy
Knowledge: OSHA Policies and Procedures
Knowledge: Packaging and Code Dates
Knowledge: Quality Standards and Code Dates
Knowledge: Safety Standards and Procedures
Knowledge: TABC Guidelines
Knowledge: Merchandiser II Andrews Sales Methodology and Processes
Knowledge: Basic Beer and Spirits Terminology
Knowledge: Category Management/Space Management
Knowledge: Inventory Management – Ordering and Store Model
Knowledge: Market Concepts
Knowledge: National Accounts Programming Plan
Knowledge: P2PDI Process
Knowledge: Selling Principles
Knowledge: Swap and Drop Procedure
Skills/Abilities: Merchandiser I Ability to Organize and Prioritize Workload
Skills/Abilities: Merchandiser I Ability to Perform Basic Math and Write Legibly
Skills/Abilities: Merchandiser I Ability to Work Steadily at a Fast Pace to Meet Time Schedules and Deadlines
Skills/Abilities: Merchandiser I Active Listening and Feedback Skills
Skills/Abilities: Merchandiser I Basic Problem-Solving Skills
Skills/Abilities: Merchandiser I Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Skills/Abilities: Merchandiser I Customer Service Skills
Skills/Abilities: Merchandiser I Organization Skills
Skills/Abilities: Merchandiser I Teamwork Skills
Skills/Abilities: Merchandiser I Time Management and Prioritization Skills
Skills/Abilities: Merchandiser II Ability to Influence Others
Skills/Abilities: Merchandiser II Ability to Place an Account Order/Work Order
Skills/Abilities: Merchandiser II Ability to Run a Sales Route; iPad Skills
Skills/Abilities: Merchandiser II Ability to Solve Problems and Develop Potential Solutions
Skills/Abilities: Merchandiser II Technical Aptitude/Computer/iPad Skills

Nice To Haves

Merchandiser I: High School Graduate or Equivalent Certificate
Merchandiser I: Previous Distribution Business Experience or Other Consumer Product Goods (CPG) Experience
Merchandiser I: Previous Beer Industry Experience
Merchandiser I: Proven Communication Skills
Merchandiser II: High School Graduate or Equivalent Certificate
Merchandiser II: Previous Selling Experience
Merchandiser II: Previous Beer and/or Spirits Industry Experience
Merchandiser II: Experience with and Ability to Use a Variety of Retailer Technologies

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.
Trains new team members and current team members to ensure excellent customer service and uphold Andrews service standards and Retailer commitment (Merchandiser II LF).
Attains Lead Trainer certification administer by the Learning and Development and Merchandising Leadership team (Merchandiser II LF).
Conducts the team member training and evaluation program for new team members and current team members on a weekly/routine basis (Merchandiser II LF).
Monitors team member performance and conducts additional training as needed (Merchandiser II LF).
Documents training conducted and reports to Merchandising Leaders on a weekly basis (Merchandiser II LF).