Merchandising Specialist (Sterling Heights)

Great Lakes Wine and Spirits•Sterling Heights, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is seeking a Merchandising Specialist for its Retail Chain Sales Division to service multiple customer accounts in Sterling Heights and surrounding areas. The role is responsible for timely stocking and handling of merchandise delivered to assigned retail stores, working with store personnel to place shelf products and in-store displays effectively, and assessing display effectiveness and location. The specialist is expected to maintain a professional demeanor and keep their vehicle clean and organized with adequate point-of-sale and other sales materials. This is a full-time field position with daytime hours that vary by schedule, Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend hours may be required as schedule demands. The work involves daily travel and driving in all weather conditions. The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, and handling items weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as pushing and pulling carts with up to 100 pounds of force. Operating warehouse equipment may also be needed. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, with a $300 monthly non-taxed car allowance. Benefits include vacation and personal time, six paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, group legal coverage, optional buy-up life insurance and disability coverage, and eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) upon hire. Employment offers are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, physical evaluation, agility/lift test, and drug screen. A valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record are required.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic competency with iOS devices.
Valid driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
Satisfactory completion of required pre-employment screenings, including criminal background check, physical evaluation, agility/lift test, and drug screen.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, and climb throughout the day.
Ability to lift, stack, move, and rotate items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push and pull carts with up to 100 pounds of force.
Ability to drive daily in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Two years of sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Stock and handle merchandise shipped to assigned retail account stores in a timely manner.
Work with store personnel to ensure effective placement of shelf products and in-store displays.
Assess the effectiveness of product displays and display locations.
Build displays.
Manage GLWAS product conditions within stores.
Work with GLWAS District Managers and Area Managers to address product out-of-stocks.
Manage the assigned territory.
Correctly run the workday according to plan.
Maintain and use reports, forms, and pre-plans.
Communicate with the Manager daily.
Maintain a professional appearance and keep the vehicle clean, organized, and supplied with adequate point-of-sale and other sales materials.
Follow employee policies, applicable contracts and work rules, cooperate with management and staff, and follow applicable MLCC rules and regulations.
Use alcohol responsibly when related to business activities.