Join the Frank Beverage Group Family of Companies! Frank Beverage Group is a family-owned and operated beer, wine and spirits distributor who stands for quality, excellence & a classic yet transformational brand that our customers can count on year after year. We hire exceptional people who will lead & make learning part of their own career journey. From distribution to marketing, from sales to service, inspiration can be found in many of our career positions.

Frank Beverage Group offers a great working environment & benefit programs to full time employees:

• Great work and social environment
• Paid Time-Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Savings Plan
• Company Paid Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Benefits
• And more!

Frank Beverage Group in Onalaska, WI is now hiring for an Area Merchandising Supervisor. This position is responsible for supervising day-to-day work product of the Lead Merchandiser and their teams in the support and merchandising for off-premise beverage sales divisions. This position will perform merchandising team administrative tasks, coordinate team schedules and train new merchandisers.

Schedule:

Four-day work week, days TBD.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees merchandising and stocking products and in-store support for off and on- premise May be required to merchandise and stock products at each account in case of staffing needs
• Inventory and reorganize back stocks, refill cold boxes, shelves, displays and dust product as needed
• Follows quality assurance stands, monitors product codes and maintains ongoing product rotation on all date sensitive products
• Oversees delivery support by putting delivery loads away at off-premise establishments when needed for staffing
• Provides support on operational practices and procedures
• Identifies and resolves routine problems at time of occurrence and communicates to appropriate parties and escalates to General Merchandising Manager or local business unit

• Works with local sales management to provide support monthly display priorities in the retail channel
• Oversees local inventory of current POS and coupons in vehicle and applies rebates and coupons to packages and displays. Communicates inventory needs to the General Merchandising Manager
• Assists all divisions in major display change projects, as needed
• Oversees and may assist in the building or displays and places, maintains, and updates in-store POS that meets company and supplier guidelines and acts as primary support to sales team for building key accounts, large format displays, meeting supplier and company guidelines
• Communicates proactively and frequently, reaching out to local business units and customers for clarification on product orders, displays, and customer
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with on and/or off-premise accounts; proactively establishing contact and respectfully interacting with customers
• Attends product and business training sessions and sales meetings Leads local merchandising meetings monthly
• Understands and completes all necessary training provided by the company as directed
• May be required to assist Leads with scheduling conflict solutions as related to vacation and illness coverage needs
• Maintains merchandising vehicle maintenance schedule and cleanliness of local team
• Coordinates additional merchandising support when needed and schedules needed POS deliveries in conjunction with the POS Coordinator
• Performs team administrative tasks including approving time
• Creates and maintains the merchandising schedule including providing the coverage necessary for vacation and sick days
• Trains merchandisers to meet the standards and expectations for their respective positions, and on procedures, territories, and company policies
• Oversees lead merchandisers in daily activities such as stocking/backfilling, rotating product, and point of sale placement
• Coordinates support for special events
• Local decision maker for team openings
• Responsible to open the job req and work with HR on the hiring process
• Support goals and ensure professional development plans are in place for their local team
• Perform annual performance reviews with input from Lead Merchandiser, and local stakeholders as needed
• Works at retail directly with the Merchandisers and Lead Merchandisers on a regular schedule to provide oversight and training

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of company supplier portfolio and product lines, such as brands carried and packaging sizes
• Knowledge and familiarity with company customers and contacts

• Demonstrated knowledge of company processes and procedures
• Merchandising experience with Frank Beverage Group consistently meeting or exceeding expectations and demonstrated experience performing these duties with a high level of speed, efficiency, and accuracy
• Experience leading teams or projects and training others preferred
• Understanding of routing, and structure of operations teams
• Basic understanding of EoStar software
• Knowledge of the beverage alcohol industry and its retail consumers is preferred
• Ability to follow direction on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Goal oriented, focused, and assertive
• Ability to persuade and influence others
• Attention To Detail
• Demonstrated organization skills
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to engage in crucial conversations with team, to resolve conflict or job performance issues
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required, Bachelor's degree in a related field

preferred

• A valid driver's license and good driving record is
• Required to be at least 18 years of age
• Customer service experience required
• May need to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary
• Three year's previous experience in related field (distribution, hospitality, supplier or

beverage industry) preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Must be able to crouch, reach and grasp
• Must be able to sit in a car for extended periods

We offer a professional, safe and friendly work environment as well as a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay structure.

Frank Beverage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.