Merchandiser-Sales Coordinator

Ben E. Keith Company•Houston, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, striving to consistently exceed customer expectations. The Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and the Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine. The company is dedicated to the growth and success of its business, customers, and employees, continuing its commitment to delivering quality since 1906. The primary duty of the Merchandiser / Sales Coordinator position is to handle all permanent and promotional POS items, which includes installing and replacing all POS items. This position designs and builds all promotional and decorative displays to increase volume and maximize brand visibility. This position will also pull vacation and/or relief routes for Sales Representatives on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

Ability to learn and effectively use the handheld sales unit
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Able to coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments
Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment
Must be highly motivated and results oriented, with a strong attention to detail
Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
Must be able to read and write English
Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear
Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with clean driving record
Must be 18 yrs. or older to apply
High school graduate or GED required

Nice To Haves

Draught experience preferred
Basic computer skills preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) preferred

Responsibilities

Fill in for sales representatives (vacation, open position, etc.) as needed
Build healthy business relationships and establish good communication with our retail customers
Work collaboratively with customer to establish their needs and design solutions that fulfill them
Leverage relationships with accounts to sell in new brands
Engage in regular call frequency on assigned retail accounts to sell product, gain distribution, merchandise, and stock product
Promote Ben E. Keith brands at retail through promotions, consumer education and merchandising
Execute all company goals to enhance the sales, distribution, shelf space, display coverage, tap share and merchandising of all brands carried by Ben E. Keith
Build product displays; execute placement of signage and other merchandising material to ensure maximum brand visibility in all assigned retail accounts; maintain the "Look of the Leader"
Remain aware of and execute basic marketing activity as it relates to our sales channels (i.e. ad features, out-of-stocks, retailer policies and concerns)
Identify merchandising opportunities at account and make recommendations to customer
Regularly replace merchandising material at customer accounts to coincide with marketing programs
Ensure maximum visibility of Ben E. Keith products at account (beer shelves, beer caves, displays, etc.) and that products are priced appropriately
Organize and refill back stock, coolers, beer shelves and displays
Maintain designated back stock area at customer location; ensure area is organized and free of trash
Maintain product freshness standards in assigned retail accounts by monitoring and rotating stock regularly
Remain aware of all Ben E. Keith product offerings and the individual value they provide
Regularly monitor inventory to ensure proper stock levels and rotation
Attend daily meetings (morning and/or afternoon) with Area Sales Manager to discuss market opportunities and challenges
Communicate all sales and merchandising opportunities or challenges (product placements, out of stocks, out of code), as well as any competitive activity, to Area Sales Manager
Project a friendly, professional image at all times
Prioritize multiple, competing priorities
Attend meetings as required
Operate all company equipment safely and in a manner consistent with company policy
Ensure company equipment is in safe, working condition; reports any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor
Maintain and keep clean assigned company vehicle at all times
Complete assigned surveys (for example, number of Ben E. Keith retail displays compared to competition) in order to gauge internal results versus competition
Perform other duties as assigned