Merchandiser Manager

Standard Beverage•Wichita, KS

36d

About The Position

The Merchandiser Manager is responsible for overseeing the merchandiser team and programs in Standard Beverage statewide sales markets. He/she will be responsible for interviewing candidates and will work with and develop the merchandiser sales team. This position will work in conjunction with the Standard Beverage sales team by developing and maintaining positive relationships with customer accounts and supplier partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specified requirements may be considered for substitution.
Minimum of one-year sales experience with restaurant or retail liquor experience preferred.
Proven experience leading others with a natural ability for teaching, coaching, and mentoring.
Valid Driver's License and maintain an acceptable driving record and valid driver license and maintain auto insurance coverage at least to the minimum amount specified by the Company and state law.
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment in order to sell alcohol in the state of Kansas.

Responsibilities

Maintaining, overseeing and constantly improving the efficiency of the routes.
Developing/training current retail specialists, both in the field and classroom.
Performing merchandiser activities as needed.
Hiring new merchandisers.
Dynamic scheduling.
Reviewing and providing continual constructive feedback to employees.
Developing and maintaining relationships with accounts and salespeople.
Scheduling merchandisers.
checking timecards and approving hours.
Approving PTO requests and shifting routes as needed to accommodate these requests.
Working with operations to make sure all company vehicles are maintained.
Overseeing merchandisers uniform program.
Providing constructive feedback to your direct manager regarding personnel and informing about open positions.
Conducting weekly (Monday) ride-along with sales personnel, ensuring lines of communication remain open and effective to foster constant improvement.
Scheduling monthly merchandisers/sales assistant ride-withs.