Territory Merchandiser - Plant City
About The Position
Pepín Distributing Company, LLC is a leading beverage distributor in the Tampa Bay area. This position is a great opportunity to develop a career while learning about the beer industry. Merchandisers conduct daily activities in grocery stores including but not limited to building displays, Point of Sale (P.O.S.) placements, space management within regulatory guidelines, pricing of products, and the pull-up and rotation of product per Company Policy. If you want to get into the sales side of the business, this is the perfect place to start. This role will cover accounts in Plant City and surrounding areas. Must reside within the territory to be considered for the position.
Requirements
- A dependable, personal vehicle to be used for work with proof of liability insurance
- High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent required
- Daily, in person travel within the service territories of Pepin required (Hillsborough and Pasco Counties)
- A valid Florida Driver’s License and clean driving record
- Required to work Saturday, Sundays, and some holidays
- Must have a smart phone with a camera and data capability
- This is a labor intensive position that requires lifting, loading, pushing, and pulling cases weighing between 20 – 50 lbs. per case and 160 lb. kegs in specialty accounts
- Merchandisers consistently bend, reach and squat while moving and stocking products
- Ability to operate a pallet jack, dolly, and six-wheeler cart
- Continuous standing and walking, up to 8 hours at a time
- Talk, hear, and see (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
- Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions including high and low temperatures, wind, ice, humidity, rain, fog, hail, sleet and snow
- Daylight, twilight, evening and dark lighting conditions
- Noise, vibration, dust, dirt, airborne particles, fumes
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of general work experience is preferred.
- Prior grocery store or knowledge of the beverage market, a strong plus
- Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements
Responsibilities
- Restock coolers, shelves and displays in assigned accounts
- Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf following product Code Date Policies
- Assist and/or build displays with proper P.O.S. per Company policy, to meet retailer needs and maximize product sales
- Ensure P.O.S. communicates the proper package and price to consumers
- Use equipment such as hand trucks, dolly's and pallet jacks to move product within an account
- Build customer relationships at the store level
- Continually strive to achieve the number one sales position in each account with proper P.O.S. to ensure success of our brands
- Maintain knowledge of Pepin’s complete and growing portfolio of Brands and Packages
- Communicate daily objectives with Supervisors and other team members
- Manage time effectively to route daily work needs
- Practice “Safety Always” by adhering to safe working practices, Company policies, rules, and regulations.
- Correct obvious hazards immediately or report to supervisor if not immediately correctable
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- A full range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- On-site gym facilities
- Free beer and beverage gifts throughout the year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
