Merchandising Specialist (Total Wine & More Div.)

Great Lakes Wine and Spirits • Sterling Heights, MI

4d • 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 Total Wine & More Sales Division to service multiple customer accounts in and surrounding area of Sterling Heights.

Requirements

• Minimum 21 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) is required for this position.
• All applicants will be subject to a driving record check as part of the interview process.
• All offers of employment are conditional based upon completed satisfactory of pre-employment screenings.
• This includes a background check on a criminal record, physical evaluation, agility(lift) test, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2 years sales experience (preferred)

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.

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