What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Account Merchandiser position at Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company?
Retail Sales Account Merchandiser
Company Overview:
Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is part of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, proudly a multi-generational, family-owned company with operations in 47 states plus the District of Columbia, the Caribbean, and Canada. We offer an array of careers focused on delivering a captivating and rewarding experience.
Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is part of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, proudly a multi-generational, family-owned company with operations in 47 states plus the District of Columbia, the Caribbean, and Canada. We offer an array of careers focused on delivering a captivating and rewarding experience.
We challenge our colleagues every step of the way and provide them with tools to grow, succeed and accomplish their personal and professional goals. Together, we can deliver the highest quality service to each of our customers and put you on the career path you’ve been looking for.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for promoting the company’s products by initiating and creating good working relationships with customers and our suppliers.
Daily/Position Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):
This position is responsible for promoting the company’s products by initiating and creating good working relationships with customers and our suppliers.
Daily/Position Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):
- Meets trucks & restock customer shelves and displays
- Maintain Horizon Beverage products at store locations
- Execute sales representative’s display requests (bookings) on a timely basis
- Properly account for work done i.e. cases, pricing, date etc. by using Company display software and integrated digital camera
- Assist with new chain store openings and chain store shelf resets
- Utilize various equipment such as a pallet jack, two wheeled hand truck, U-boat, case cutter, and price gun
- Build and maintain good rapport working with retail owners, managers, and clerks while keeping a professional attitude toward assignments
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is required
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is required
Must have previous sales experience
Previous knowledge of the alcohol industry (bartender, wait staff, liquor store) a plus
Skills/Requirements:
Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license, with a satisfactory driving record. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize within a multi-tasking environment; ability to work calmly under pressure with strong communication skills is a must. All candidates must demonstrate a basic level of proficiency within Microsoft Office applications
This role requires lifting and carrying of a 50 pound case of product as well as pushing/pulling in excess of 200 pounds utilizing a two-wheel hand truck or U-Boat on a regular basis and could require the individual to lift, carry, and climb ladders. Repeatedly bend, reach, walk, and twist while handling product weighing 5 pounds to 55 pounds during a normal work day. This role requires extensive travel throughout assigned territory; at times in extreme weather conditions.
What We Offer:
Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company provides benefits, support programs, resources and expertise to help employees live healthier and safer lives—at work, and on the road.
Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company provides benefits, support programs, resources and expertise to help employees live healthier and safer lives—at work, and on the road.
Eligibility for the following benefits depends on employment status.
- Competitive compensation package
- Harvard Pilgrim Medical insurance
- Guardian Dental insurance
- VSP vision insurance
- Hyatt Legal Plans
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Company paid Long Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Insurance options
- Medicare Specialist for retirement planning
- 100% paid tuition for WSET and Cicerone certification programs
EEO Employer Statement:
Southern Glazer's Beverage Company, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees.
