Merchandising Specialist (Royal Oak)

Great Lakes Wine and Spirits•Royal Oak, MI

2d•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 Royal Oak and surrounding areas. The role is responsible for timely stocking and handling of merchandise at assigned retail accounts, coordinating with store personnel on shelf placement and in-store displays, and assessing display effectiveness. 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 the schedule demands. The position involves daily travel and driving in all weather conditions. Physical activity includes frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and climbing; lifting, stacking, moving, and rotating items weighing up to 50 pounds; and potentially pushing or pulling carts with up to 100 pounds of force and operating warehouse equipment. 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, and vision coverage, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, group legal coverage, optional buy-up life and disability coverage, and eligibility for 401(k) enrollment 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

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic competency with basic iOS devices.
Valid driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
Satisfactory completion of required pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, physical evaluation, agility/lift test, and drug screen.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds and potentially pushing or pulling carts with up to 100 pounds of force.
Ability to travel daily and drive 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-level 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 follow the workday plan.
Maintain and use reports, forms, and pre-plans.
Communicate with the Manager on a daily basis.
Maintain a professional appearance and keep the vehicle clean and organized with adequate point-of-sale and other sales materials.
Adhere to employee policies, applicable contracts, agreements, and work rules; cooperate with management and staff; follow applicable MLCC rules and regulations; and use alcohol responsibly when related to business activities.