Territory Merchandiser - Wesley Chapel

Pepin Distributing Company•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pepin Distributing Company, LLC is a beverage distributor serving the Tampa Bay area. The Territory Merchandiser works in grocery stores and other assigned accounts to stock and rotate products, build displays, place point-of-sale materials, manage product space within regulatory guidelines, and price products. The position offers an opportunity to learn about the beer industry and develop toward a sales career. The territory includes Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, and surrounding areas in Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. Applicants must reside within the territory. The schedule is five days per week, including weekend shifts, with start times between 5:00 and 6:00 a.m.; hours vary with business needs. Starting compensation is $19.25 per hour, with weekly bonuses and overtime opportunities, plus tax-free mileage reimbursement of $0.655 per mile. The role requires daily in-person travel within the service territory using a personal vehicle.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent.
Dependable personal vehicle for work use and proof of liability insurance.
Valid Florida Driver’s License and clean driving record.
Ability to travel in person daily within the service territories in Hillsborough and Pasco Counties.
Availability to work Saturdays, Sundays, and some holidays.
Smartphone with camera and data capability.
Ability to lift, load, push, and pull cases weighing 20–50 pounds and kegs weighing up to 160 pounds in specialty accounts.
Ability to bend, reach, and squat while moving and stocking products.
Ability to operate a pallet jack, dolly, and six-wheeler cart.
Ability to stand and walk continuously for up to eight hours at a time.
Ability to talk, hear, and see, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor weather conditions and in daylight, twilight, evening, and dark lighting conditions; exposure may include noise, vibration, dust, dirt, airborne particles, and fumes.

Nice To Haves

One year of general work experience is preferred.
Prior grocery store experience or knowledge of the beverage market is a strong plus.
Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Responsibilities

Restock coolers, shelves, and displays in assigned accounts.
Rotate products in backrooms and on shelves according to product code-date policies.
Assist with or build displays and place point-of-sale materials according to company policy and retailer needs.
Ensure point-of-sale materials accurately communicate package and price information to consumers.
Use hand trucks, dollies, and pallet jacks to move products within accounts.
Build customer relationships at the store level.
Work to achieve the number-one sales position for brands in each account through proper point-of-sale placement.
Maintain knowledge of the company’s brands and packages.
Communicate daily objectives with supervisors and team members.
Manage time effectively to complete daily route work.
Follow safe working practices and company policies, rules, and regulations; correct obvious hazards or report them to a supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.