Merchandiser

Ben E. Keith Company•Waco, TX

76d

About The Position

The Merchandiser works primarily in customers’ retail locations to ensure Ben E. Keith products are properly represented and competitively positioned. The role supports effective merchandising by building retail displays, placing promotional signs, engaging with consumers and retail personnel, rotating products, and filling coolers, displays, and hot shelves. The Merchandiser promotes the value of the company’s brands and works with retail customers to meet their needs and improve product visibility and sales. The position also supports sales representatives as needed, maintains product freshness and stock levels, communicates opportunities and challenges to the Area Sales Manager, and safely maintains company equipment and an assigned vehicle. Ben E. Keith offers a collaborative, results-driven environment and competitive benefits. The company states that it is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Draught experience.
Basic computer skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Fill in for sales representatives as needed, including during vacations or when positions are open.
Build healthy business relationships and maintain good communication with retail customers.
Work collaboratively with customers to understand their needs and design solutions.
Use account relationships to sell in new brands.
Make regular calls on assigned retail accounts to sell products, gain distribution, merchandise, and stock products.
Promote Ben E. Keith brands at retail through promotions, consumer education, and merchandising.
Execute company goals related to sales, distribution, shelf space, display coverage, tap share, and merchandising.
Build product displays and place signage and other merchandising materials to maximize brand visibility and maintain the “Look of the Leader.”
Monitor and execute marketing activity relevant to sales channels, including ad features, out-of-stocks, retailer policies, and concerns.
Identify merchandising opportunities and make recommendations to customers.
Replace merchandising materials at customer accounts to align with marketing programs.
Ensure Ben E. Keith products are visible and appropriately priced at accounts, including on beer shelves, in beer caves, and in displays.
Organize and refill back stock, coolers, beer shelves, and displays.
Maintain an organized, clean designated back-stock area at customer locations.
Monitor and rotate stock regularly to maintain product freshness standards.
Remain aware of Ben E. Keith product offerings and their value.
Monitor inventory to maintain proper stock levels and product rotation.
Attend daily meetings with the Area Sales Manager to discuss market opportunities and challenges.
Communicate sales and merchandising opportunities or challenges, including product placements and out-of-stocks or out-of-code products, as well as competitive activity, to the Area Sales Manager.
Project a friendly, professional image.
Prioritize multiple competing priorities and attend meetings as required.
Operate company equipment safely and according to company policy; maintain equipment in safe working condition and immediately report incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Keep the assigned company vehicle clean and maintained.
Complete assigned surveys to compare Ben E. Keith retail displays with competitors.
Perform other duties as assigned.