Merchandiser - Diageo Portfolio - New Haven/Middlesex County (Connecticut)
About The Position
The Merchandiser role is a paid training ground to jump start your sales career in the beverage industry. There is an opportunity for professional development and growth within the Company. This role provides an opportunity to learn the various divisions, portfolios, brands, and sales technology. The position supports sales and marketing efforts of the company by ensuring the visibility of the Diageo portfolio in the assigned accounts. This is accomplished through utilization of creative displays, Point of Sale placement, activation materials, brand development, stocking & maintaining shelves, counter, cold box & windows. This role requires creative, fast paced thinking and collaborative teamwork with sales personnel and customers.
Requirements
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to lift 35 pounds repetitively
- Must be able to climb ladders one and a half stories
- Be able to work with minimal supervision
- Be independent, self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
- Have attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Be a team player with the ability to effectively communicate
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Candidate must possess valid Connecticut driver’s license and registration
- Ability to bend and lift product weighing up to 35 lbs.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with customers, supervisors and co-workers.
- Ability to stand, walk and move in and out of a vehicle throughout the day.
Nice To Haves
- Previous beverage company experience is not necessary but a plus
- College degree or equivalent work experience/training/education preferred
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with the accounts on your route
- Emphasize your name upon entry and the company you represent
- Gain and secure prime positioning of our products in retail establishments
- Assist with promotional initiatives to enhance store presentation and drive sales
- Display organizational skills to maximize efficiency during store visits
- Install window signs
- Manage and hang shelf talkers
- Participate in Store Sets (setting up new stores) and resets
- Meet delivery trucks at accounts and help unload
- Collaborate with Sales team to secure key floor & shelf locations of featured items
- Take pictures in your account for GSC (Go Spot Check) and Traxx
- Keep company vans organized, clean & up to date on service
- Special assignments and projects as needed
- Other duties may be assigned as required
Benefits
- paid training
- opportunity for professional development and growth
- company vehicle is provided for company-related business
- generous paid time off
- medical
- dental
- vision insurance
- comprehensive 401K plan
- employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
