Merchandiser

Try-It Distributing • Oneonta, NY

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Saratoga Eagle Sales & Service, Inc. is hiring a Beverage Merchandiser in the Oneonta area. The company is a family-owned, full-service beverage distributor based in Saratoga Springs, New York, serving 21 counties and employing more than 250 stakeholders. The role involves merchandising beverage products at customer accounts, maintaining displays and inventory, and interacting with store customers. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts, with weekend work required. The company provides a cell phone allowance, uniforms, and mileage reimbursement. Merchandisers may have opportunities to progress to Sales Relief and Sales Consultant positions.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of database software and internet software.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation throughout the workday.
• Excellent communication and people skills to respond to situations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 250 pounds.
• Frequently stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Frequently work in a refrigerated atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Greet store owners or managers and review specific instructions.
• Display merchandise to meet customer needs and emphasize product selling points, such as quality.
• Place new merchandise on display based on instructions from the salesperson.
• Organize customers’ back rooms.
• Repackage damaged packages and replace them on shelves or in coolers.
• Monitor and update shelf tags.
• Take inventory and report low stock and out-of-stock situations.
• Assist with resets as needed.
• Maintain current and themed point-of-sale materials to ensure maximum account coverage.
• Follow standards in the sales manual, including product rotation.
• Check voicemail three to four times daily and communicate regularly with drivers and salespeople.
• Travel to client accounts, including convenience stores and grocery stores.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid life insurance
• Paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Cell phone allowance
• Uniforms
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed