Order Writing Beverage Merchandiser

Watkins Distributing•Hayden, ID

About The Position

Watkins Distributing is a family-owned and operated beverage distribution company that has serviced Idaho and Montana for four generations. Order Writing Beverage Merchandisers travel to grocery stores and other beverage outlets along their route to stock, display, and rotate products, and independently create and write beverage orders for assigned accounts. The role involves working independently across multiple retail locations, handling beverage products and manual equipment, and following directions from sales representatives and the merchandising supervisor.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record with no major violations.
Ability to regularly lift and move cases weighing 20–30 lbs.
Ability to bend, squat, reach, and stand for extended periods.
Self-motivated and able to work without a supervisor on site.
Organized, with excellent attention to detail and a customer-service orientation.
Strong decision-making skills related to inventory management and order writing.
Enjoys an active role involving frequent movement.
Willingness to work across multiple retail locations, including early mornings and during weekends or peak holiday periods.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently handle a wide array of beverage products.
Replenish shelves, coolers, displays, and backstock areas with beverage products.
Rotate products to comply with expiration dates and freshness standards.
Independently create and write accurate beverage orders for assigned accounts.
Assess inventory levels and upcoming promotions when writing orders.
Ensure orders meet account needs and minimize out-of-stocks and overstocks.
Build, maintain, and dismantle branded promotional displays and endcaps.
Install signage, decals, and promotional point-of-sale materials.
Safely use hand trucks to lift, stack, and transport beverage products.
Drive a company or personal vehicle between stops.
Follow directions communicated by the sales representative and merchandising supervisor.