RID Merchandiser

JOB SUMMARY: 

Merchandise the portfolio of brands in retail outlets (On and Off premise) in accordance with specific company, supplier and brand standards. Support the sales divisions with marketing assistance in serviceable accounts. Use negotiating and selling skills to achieve monthly goals.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:

Make calls to assigned off premise accounts according to our service policy’s frequency schedule to maximize all displays, point of sale, and cold box opportunities and enhance sell through.

 Set merchandising priorities based on acquiring the best display locations to ensure high visibility for both display and signage. 

 Install displays according to set procedure and specifications

1. Current POS 
2. Priced 
3. Rotated
4. Rebated
5. Aggressive number of cases

• Responsible for Beer Code monitoring, rotating, communication to manager of close to code and out of code situations and documenting hand slips of picked up or transferred beer
• Monitor, maintain and improve shelving and cold box placements, including assisting the sales divisions with new placement locations. 
• Shelf strip all beer, wine, and RTD brands and packages in cold box with pricing to maintain positions and market our products
• Complete all display bookings, install neons, pool table lights, clocks, refrigerators and other POS materials in On and Off premise accounts within 1 week of booking. Document all installations with photo in Repsly.
• Set up salesrooms and event sites for kickoff meetings and events according to manager’s specifications. 
• Deliver and pickup single barrel draft units with proper invoicing 
• Deliver glassware and large promotional kits to on premise accounts. 
• Maintain a clean, orderly, properly stocked van to maximize efficiency in accounts.
• Schedule van’s state inspections, oil changes and other maintenance as needed or required by state law.
• Make emergency deliveries as directed by manager 
• Assist POS Warehouse personnel with will calls, POS documentation and storage, retrieval of materials, and loading/unloading single barrel draft units as directed by manager.
• Manages route to ensure work priorities are completed in a timely manner.

Accountabilities:

• Provide documentation on time and as required to the Marketing Manager
• Provide Beer Code audits on time and as required to the QA Manager
• Merchandiser is responsible for having the issued tools with him/her for every sales call: Screw gun, ladder, staple gun, clipper gun, company phone, camera, etc. – Merchandiser is responsible for replacing issued tools at their own expense. 

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

 High School diploma necessary – no specific degree required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 N/A

MENTAL AND VISUAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Moderate mental and visual attention required for performing manual work, machine operation, set-up, inspection, and adjustments that require frequent decisions to detect and adjust for variance from proper operation.  AND/OR Operate mobile equipment in congested areas or involving considerable variety of movement.

 PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to remain stationary for an extended period of time, ability to move about and position self to be able to create displays, ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs, and perform repetitive motions.  

 Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Must be able to drive a van

Drill

Ladder

Camera

Hand Truck

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Driver’s License 

DOT Health Card