Merchandising Manager

About Us

Krey Distributing Company is a locally owned and operated Anheuser-Busch wholesaler, proudly serving St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren, and Montgomery Counties. Every day, we deliver the world’s leading beer and adult beverage brands to more than 800 retail partners across our four-county footprint.

Our success comes from more than just the products we sell — it’s built on exceptional service, trusted partnerships, and a deep commitment to the communities we call home.

Position Title: Merchandising Manager

Department: Sales

Position Reports to: VP, Sales and Marketing

Schedule: Full-time, 40–50 hours per week, with weekend communication as needed. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.

Location: This role is primarily field-based within our retail accounts across the four counties we service, with minimal in-office time required.

Job Responsibilities

• Talent Management, Coaching & Team Development: Recruit, hire, and onboard high-performing Merchandisers who embody Krey’s culture and expectations. Provide clear standards, thorough training, and continuous coaching to build a highly capable team that executes with confidence and consistency. Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and pride in representing Krey Distributing — supported by open, honest, and frequent communication with your team.
• Leadership in Retail Execution (Hands-On & In the Field): Set, communicate, and reinforce all Krey merchandising standards — including rotation, full shelves, out-of-stocks, display execution, and overall retail presentation. Conduct regular in-store evaluations to coach and develop team members and ensure consistency across all accounts. This role is highly physical and hands-on; while the goal is to lead and develop — not to merchandise full-time — you will work alongside your team when needed, stepping into the trenches to build displays, move and pull pallets, support major initiatives, and lead by example.
• Operational Planning, Scheduling & Route Optimization: Design efficient weekly and seasonal schedules to ensure full coverage during peak sales periods, including weekends and holidays. Develop balanced daily and weekly route structures that support strong execution and manageable workloads. Step in as needed for coverage or high-volume events, modeling high standards while reinforcing that your primary responsibility is leadership and team development.
• Cross-Functional Alignment & Communication: Maintain continuous, proactive communication with your team, the sales team responsible for the accounts you support, your direct supervisor, and the company’s executive leadership, including the President/Owner. Serve as the central connection point between merchandising and sales to ensure priorities are aligned, execution expectations are clear, and all stakeholders have visibility into performance, challenges, and opportunities. Strong communication is essential to success in this role.
• Continuous Improvement & Issue Resolution: Identify execution gaps, develop solutions, and coach the team to drive consistent improvement. Address issues in the trade promptly and professionally to maintain a high-standard retail experience. Continuously seek opportunities to elevate Krey’s in-store presence through improved processes, stronger team capability, and creative, high-impact merchandising strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like

• Builds a high-performing merchandising team that executes consistently with full shelves, proper rotation, and strong retail presentation — without needing constant direction.
• Develops a culture of accountability, professionalism, and pride, where team members take ownership of execution standards and represent Krey Distributing well.
• Creates efficient schedules, routes, and processes that keep the team supported, productive, and fully covered during peak periods.
• Strengthens alignment between sales leadership and merchandising by communicating priorities clearly and providing proactive updates and solutions.
• Coaches, develops, and empowers team members, resulting in strong retention, reliable performance, and a pipeline of future leaders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in merchandising, retail, or CPG, with proven leadership in managing, training, and developing field-based teams preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain high execution standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Physically able to bend, twist, and lift up to 100 pounds on a repetitive basis.
• Must be 21 , possess a valid driver’s license with a clean record, reside within a commutable distance to St. Charles County, MO, and pass a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to meet and exceed the expectations outlined above.

Compensation & Benefits

• $60,000–$67,500, commensurate with experience.
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, 8 paid holidays, and additional perks.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Drug-Free Workplace

Krey Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We also maintain a Drug-Free Workplace in compliance with applicable laws and Company policy.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general nature and duties of the role but is not exhaustive. Krey Distributing may modify job responsibilities at any time to meet business needs.