Merchandising Specialist (Sterling Heights)

Great Lakes Wine and Spirits•Sterling Heights, MI

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 merchandise at assigned retail accounts, working with store personnel on shelf placement and displays, and assessing the effectiveness of product displays and locations. The specialist is expected to maintain a professional appearance and keep the 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 position involves daily travel and driving in all weather conditions. Physical duties include frequently standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, and handling items weighing up to 50 pounds. Pushing and pulling carts with up to 100 pounds of force and operating warehouse equipment may also be required. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, with a $300 monthly non-taxed car allowance. The position includes vacation and personal time, six paid holidays, and competitive benefits. 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

Be at least 18 years of age.
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 a criminal background check, physical evaluation, agility (lift) test, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Timely stock and handle merchandise shipped to assigned retail account stores.
Work with store-level personnel to ensure effective shelf product placement and in-store displays.
Assess the effectiveness of product displays and display locations.
Maintain a professional demeanor, dress, and grooming.
Keep the vehicle clean and organized and stocked with adequate point-of-sale and other sales materials.
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 daily with the Manager.
Follow applicable company policies, procedures, work rules, and MLCC rules and regulations.