Merchandising Coordinator

Position Title: Merchandising Coordinator

Department: Sales & Marketing

Position reports to: Sales Operations Manager

Primary purpose and function of position: Supervise, support, train, and provide daily direction to Account Merchandisers. Perform merchandising activities in retail accounts and provide other Sales & Marketing Team support as directed. This position is considered exempt from the FLSA overtime rules.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage, lead, motivate and develop department personnel
• Coordinate merchandising activity for all key initiatives (pricing, POS etc.) and retail merchandising blitzes (Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.)
• Assist in the management of budgets for assigned area of responsibility
• Coordinate completion of performance reviews for assigned area of responsibility
• Administrative paperwork including: complete and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports as required
• Ensure proper stock rotation in assigned retail accounts and notify appropriate sales personnel of potential inventory and/or freshness issues
• Fill shelves, build and restock displays as needed
• Follow up on delivery issues with direct supervisor
• Repack product as needed
• Comply with all Wholesaler Equity Agreement requirements, Grey Eagle and supplier standards and policies
• Adhere to all Federal, State and Local liquor regulations
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Bachelors degree preferred; High school diploma or GED certificate required
• One-year beverage/consumer goods selling or merchandising experience
• Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle during business hours
• Highly self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Project a friendly, courteous and professional image
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent customer orientation with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be forklift certified and have the ability to safely operate job related equipment
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the job including, but not limited to: repetitively handling cases of beer, reaching above head height, climbing, bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push or pull package product weighing 50 plus pounds and draught product weighing 165 plus pounds
• Valid driver license and safe driving record
• Regular and reliable attendance required
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed
• Technologically proficient; including familiarity with MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to pass a required pre-employment physical, background and drug screening
• Ability to perform all essential job functions and duties as assigned

WHY CHOOSE GREY EAGLE DISTRIBUTORS?
We offer...

• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Employee assistance plan for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions

Who we are:

Grey Eagle Distributors is the largest Anheuser-Busch beer distributor in Missouri and one of the largest in the Midwest. Our team is dedicated to delivering the best in class service and the highest quality products to our customers. We take pride having a special presence in the community through our involvement with many charitable organizations in the St. Louis area.

We offer many opportunities to learn and grow your career. Come work for a company that the Business Journal named "Best place to work!"