Merchandising Manager

Republic National Distributing Company

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About The Position

RNDC is looking for an Innovative and Motivated Merchandising Manager to join our Amazing RNDC team. The Merchandising Manager Performs functions to plan, control, coordinate and direct activities related to merchandising by performing the following duties. In this role, you will
Reviews industry information and publications for merchandising concepts, techniques standards and opportunities. 
Responsible for the hiring, training, and development of the assigned merchandising group. This is accomplished by regular market work-withs and performance evaluations. 
Design, directs and coordinates the implementation of merchandising programs with the sales and marketing departments. 
Monitors activities related to data entry and inventory accounting to ensure that the established controls are in effect and departmental objectives are achieved. 
Directs overall merchandising materials buying activities and establish goals to meet company profit objectives. Meets and works with customer accounts as necessary to implement merchandising plans and programs. 
Prepares and maintains required paperwork, reports and records. 
Manages 10-20 non-exempt employees and may manage one exempt supervisor and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 
Possession of and operating a motor vehicle to access customer accounts for delivery, promotion, and efficient and prompt sales and other key activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• one to three months related experience, preferably supervisory and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Requires a 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 (i.e., TABC License – Texas)
• Ability to regularly operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry
• WSET certification

Responsibilities

• Reviews industry information and publications for merchandising concepts, techniques standards and opportunities.
• Responsible for the hiring, training, and development of the assigned merchandising group.
• Design, directs and coordinates the implementation of merchandising programs with the sales and marketing departments.
• Monitors activities related to data entry and inventory accounting to ensure that the established controls are in effect and departmental objectives are achieved.
• Directs overall merchandising materials buying activities and establish goals to meet company profit objectives.
• Meets and works with customer accounts as necessary to implement merchandising plans and programs.
• Prepares and maintains required paperwork, reports and records.
• Manages 10-20 non-exempt employees and may manage one exempt supervisor and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these employees
• Possession of and operating a motor vehicle to access customer accounts for delivery, promotion, and efficient and prompt sales and other key activities.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED