Merchandising Specialist (Independent Retail Div.)

Great Lakes Wine and Spirits • Lapeer, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits continues to grow as we seek a Merchandising Specialist for our Independent Retail Sales Division servicing multiple customer accounts in and surrounding areas of Detroit. The Merchandising Specialist is responsible for timely stocking and product handling of all GLWAS merchandise shipped to assigned retail accounts stores. This position will be working with store level personnel to ensure effective placement of shelf products and in-store displays while assessing the effectiveness of different product displays and display locations. The Merchandiser must demonstrate a professional demeanor by dressing and grooming in a professional manner while keeping vehicle clean, organized with adequate P.O.S. and other sales materials.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic competency with basic iOS devices
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Consent to the company's screening of your driving record
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment screenings including a background check on a criminal record, physical evaluation, agility (lift) test, and drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years sales experience

Responsibilities

• Timely stocking and product handling of all GLWAS merchandise shipped to assigned retail accounts stores
• Working with store level personnel to ensure effective placement of shelf products and in-store displays
• Assessing the effectiveness of different product displays and display locations
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor by dressing and grooming in a professional manner
• Keeping vehicle clean, organized with adequate P.O.S. and other sales materials
• Building displays
• Managing GLWAS product conditions within the store
• Working with GLWAS District Managers and Area Managers to address product out of stocks
• Correctly runs workday according to plan
• Maintains and uses reports, forms, and pre-plans
• Communicates on daily basis with Manager
• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules
• Cooperate with all management and staff of GLWAS
• Follows all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position
• Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities

Benefits

• $300 Monthly Car Allowance (non-taxed)
• Vacation and Personal Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Group Legal coverage
• Buy-Up Life Insurance and Disability coverage available
• Eligible for 401K enrollment upon date of hire

What This Job Offers

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