Part-Time Merchandiser (Retail Chain Team)

Great Lakes Wine and Spirits•Novi, MI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is seeking a part-time Merchandiser for its Retail Chain Sales Team, servicing multiple retail accounts in Novi and surrounding areas. The role is responsible for timely stocking and handling of merchandise shipped to assigned stores, working with store personnel to ensure effective shelf placement and in-store displays, and assessing display effectiveness and locations. The Merchandiser is expected to maintain a professional demeanor and keep their vehicle clean and organized with adequate point-of-sale and other sales materials. The position involves field work and daily travel, with time also spent in a professional office environment. The employee works with store personnel and GLWAS District Managers and Area Managers, follows a planned workday, maintains and uses reports, forms, and pre-plans, and communicates with their Manager daily. The position is part-time, up to 29 hours per week, with daytime hours varying Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend hours may be required as scheduling demands. The role is active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, and handling merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds. It also requires pushing or pulling carts with up to 100 pounds of force, operating warehouse equipment, and regularly reading, writing, and communicating in English. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits offers $18.00 per hour, a $300 monthly auto allowance, and eligibility for 401(k) enrollment upon hire.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic competency with iOS devices.
Ability to pass pre-employment screenings, including a full background check, 10-panel drug test, physical evaluation, and agility test.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment.
Ability to regularly read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including handling items weighing up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling carts with up to 100 pounds of force.
Maintain a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

Two years of sales experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Timely stock and handle GLWAS merchandise delivered to assigned retail accounts.
Work with store-level personnel to ensure effective placement of shelf products and in-store displays.
Assess the effectiveness of product displays and display locations.
Build displays and manage GLWAS product conditions within stores.
Work with GLWAS District Managers and Area Managers to address product out-of-stocks.
Manage the territory and correctly carry out the workday according to plan.
Maintain and use reports, forms, and pre-plans.
Communicate with the Manager on a daily basis.
Maintain a professional demeanor and keep the vehicle clean and organized with adequate point-of-sale and other sales materials.
Follow employee policies, applicable contracts and work rules, and relevant MLCC rules and regulations.
Cooperate with GLWAS management and staff and use alcohol responsibly when related to business activities.
Maintain a safe driving record.