Merchandiser Seattle Mettro

Republic National Distributing Company•Auburn, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits wholesalers. RNDC is looking for charismatic Merchandisers to join its growing Sales team. The Merchandiser promotes the Company’s products by servicing assigned accounts, maintaining store standards by creating and arranging floor displays, resetting coolers, and stocking shelves. This role involves ensuring products are 100% in stock and visible to customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Preferably one year merchandising experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Current, valid state driver's license
Ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements as defined by the Company
Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License, as required by the state
Regularly lift up to 50 pounds
Occasionally lift up to 100 pounds

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry
WSET certifications

Responsibilities

Place price and descriptive signs on backdrop, fixtures, merchandise, on floor.
Check quantities of goods on display and in stock and services the account to achieve 100% in stock by manually lifting and placing cases or bottles.
Prepare, construct and maintain product displays according to schematics, directions and standards.
Provide customer service as required by customer and consumer demand.
Operate hand trucks and pallet jacks to move cases from store room to sales floor.
Have the necessary POS needed for the day on the truck, return unused POS to the warehouse promptly.
Maintain all administrative work in a neat and legible fashion. Copy key personnel on market conditions, refused displays and other customer issues.
Present promotional activities and suggestions to customers as instructed by the company. Survey the account for merchandising opportunities. Have all current sales support sheets available for opportunities to improve Republic’s representation in the store.
Consult with store managers, buyers and/or sales representative to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.
Submit daily activity report and merchandising reports. Reports competitive activity and pricing as it occurs to immediate supervisor.
Write sales orders, on occasion, as needed.
Cover open sales territory, as needed and as applicable, due to absence or vacation.
Operate motor vehicle to various assigned accounts within an assigned geographic region.
This position could require the employee to work some nights, some weekends, and/or some holidays.

Benefits

401(k) with company matching
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Fertility benefits
Paid training
Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates