Mukilteo

Columbia Distributing•Monroe, WA

About The Position

Merchandisers are the final stop in Columbia Distributing’s beverage distribution process. After products are delivered to a store, they stock and rotate beverages so they are ready for sale, working closely with Delivery, Sales, and retail partners to provide customer service. The role is based in retail accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work, and requires local travel. Regional travel may be requested. Merchandisers drive their personal vehicles on assigned routes but do not transport products in those vehicles.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a valid driver's license and auto insurance for driving positions.
Own and be able to operate a mobile smartphone device.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and meet productivity deadlines using effective organizational and time-management skills.
Have excellent oral communication skills.
Be able to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and self-accountability.
Be available to work both weekend days.
Be able to lift and carry 35 pounds repetitively and up to 60 pounds; push or pull up to 100 pounds using a manual cart or pallet jack; bend, stoop, crouch, squat, use arms, wrists, and hands, grasp, and climb stairs.
Be able to drive and operate a vehicle for driving positions and operate manual, non-powered equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous grocery or retail experience.

Responsibilities

Work product from store back stock and/or delivery loads, handling cases, bottles, and cans of beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale or storage.
Fill and rotate products in cold boxes and on dry shelves, and build and maintain displays with point-of-sale materials as necessary.
Drive a personal vehicle on an assigned route; do not transport products in personal vehicles or to and from locations.
Provide excellent customer service to assigned accounts.
Develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team-oriented relationships with coworkers, supervisors, managers, and others encountered on the job.
Communicate directly with store personnel and Sales teammates to complete account services effectively.
Accurately clock in and out using the required timekeeping application and comply with state labor laws, including break requirements.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company's Core Values.
Complete other assigned tasks or projects.