Sales Merchandiser - Total Wine & More; $23 p/h

United Distributors Group•Smyrna, GA

About The Position

United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in Georgia and Alabama. A Merchandiser is an entry-level sales position working in accounts to ensure beer is rotated and merchandised to United and supplier standards. The role collaborates with multiple teams to maintain United’s “look of the leader” across its business. It is suited to a self-motivated, competitive person with strong organization, interpersonal, and creative skills. The position works in an assigned territory, visiting accounts in a United company vehicle. Work hours begin at 6:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m. and continue until duties are completed. Weekend and extended-hours work may be needed. The environment is not temperature-controlled and may involve heat, high humidity, inclement weather, moderate noise, and occasional work in refrigerated areas.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
High school or vocational school diploma, or GED equivalent.
Valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
State-minimum auto-liability insurance.
Acceptable driving record and ability to maintain the company’s minimum administrative driving requirements throughout employment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other technology use.
Excellent verbal communication skills and strong communication and collaboration skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
Able to read, write, and perform basic math computations.
Working knowledge of computerized handheld devices.
Able to maintain high proficiency and job standards in a non-temperature-controlled environment, including exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Able to drive to all call points within the assigned territory.
Able to frequently use hand trucks, stairs, ramps, and docks.
Able to talk and hear; stand and walk; sit; reach with arms and hands; lift and carry; and handle or feel objects with hands and fingers.
Able to frequently down-stack and relocate large amounts of product weighing 50–65 pounds.
Able to work in refrigerated areas, with some overhead lifting required.
Able to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Able to learn and maintain knowledge of the company and its products.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance.

Responsibilities

Rotate backstock, shelf, coldbox, and display products in accounts.
Break down newly delivered orders and ensure backstock is organized and stored properly.
Stock grocery shelves.
Build displays using point-of-sale materials.
Check beer dates for out-of-date and close-dated products.
Create credit tickets for partial cases of close-dated beer.
Build and maintain strong relationships with account management.
Build and maintain relationships with United delivery associates, sales representatives, and sales management, working as a team.
Create pull-up reports for United chain beer management.
Perform product sales deliveries to accounts as needed.
Drive a United company vehicle to all call points in the assigned territory.
Use pallet jacks and rolling carts to move product in stores.
Perform other duties as assigned.