Merchandising Manager (2171)

KEG 1 Iowa, LLC•Des Moines, IA

10d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

To lead, supervise, direct and control the Merchandising team to ensure efficient operation. The Merchandising Manager is responsible for staffing, training and retention of Merchandisers.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education – high school diploma or equivalent
Experience – three (3) to five (5) years merchandising experience
Licensing – valid Driver License

Responsibilities

Periodically works with Merchandising personnel in accordance with the guidelines established by the Sales Manager.
Ensure proper staff is available prior to approving vacations.
Schedule workforce for efficient operation in support of Company needs.
Merchandising Manager will be informed of merchandising goals, distribute them to Merchandisers, and follow up to ensure execution.
Ensure that team is staffed with qualified, well trained employees.
Provide direction, leadership and supervision for assigned staff.
Ensure all are trained in required job functions and job functions are conducted in a safe and responsible manner.
Conduct performance appraisals of each direct report on a regular basis.
Be prepared to take corrective action to improve any deficiencies in assigned staff performance through counseling and/or progressive discipline forms.
Work with Sales team to evaluate merchandising frequency in chains and large format stores.
Manage merchandising work assignment and routing.
Manage merchandising activities within the Company’s merchandising payroll cost budget.
Check merchandising performance in the field to evaluate the adherence to Company’s retail standards.
Works closely with and communicate effectively with the Merchandising, Operations, Delivery, Sales, and Point-Of-Sale teams.
Informs Sales Management of any heightened competitive actives as they relate to merchandising
Personally follow up on any merchandising-related customer complaint
Maintain open and clear communications with the owners, managers, and other employees of the Company.
Comply with all relevant company policies and procedures outlined in the KEG 1 Iowa, LLC Employee Handbook.
Conduct all activities in accordance with local, state, and federal liquor control regulations.