Merchandiser

Established in 1989, Morales Capital Group, is a portfolio of companies including MBG, Mexcor International, MFI, Globalternative Solutions, VivaVerse, and Viva Center. It is a primarily a family-owned, multi-generational importer & distributor of alcohol beverages headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded by Celia Villanueva and joined by her son Eduardo Morales in 2014, MCG has grown to be the 3rd largest alcohol beverage distributor in Texas, the 4th largest spirits distributor in Florida and 6th in California. MCG has cultivated and established a network of partnerships with over 140 regional distributors and control states resulting in reach and presence in all 50 states in the US. MCG offers a carefully curated, diverse portfolio of top-quality brands sourced from all over the world and strives to provide exceptional levels of service to our business partners every day.

We are guided by our primary PURPOSE, our CORE VALUES and our RESPONSIBILITIES towards our ASSOCIATES, CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS & COMMUNITY.

Located in Houston, TX Morales Beverage Group seeks a part-time Merchandiser for the El Paso territory. We have a competitive compensation package with a wide range of benefits for full-time employees.

Merchandiser

Company: Mexcor, Inc. dba MBG Texas

Position Title: Merchandiser

Job Title: Merchandiser

Reports To: Regional Branch Manager

Position Code: Merchandiser

Position Type: Part Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

EEO Category: 4 Workers Comp Code: 8742, SOC Class: 41-9011

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Regional Branch Manager, the Merchandiser supports retail execution for MBG’s beverage portfolio by stocking shelves, building and maintaining displays, rotating inventory, and partnering with store teams and MBG sales to drive compliant, on-brand, and sales-oriented execution across assigned accounts. This role enhances visibility and ensures MBG brands stand out in the marketplace through effective merchandising, promotional execution, and strong in-store presence.

MORALES BEVERAGE GROUP VALUES

All-In: Being Accountable; If it’s to be, it’s up to me

People: Growing and building partnerships within a family dynamic

Future Thinking: Innovative and disruptive in our approach

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stock and maintain shelves and displays in accordance with company standards and retailer agreements
• Set up and maintain promotional displays, including proper signage and pricing
• Rotate inventory to ensure freshness and compliance with product expiration dates
• Collaborate with sales representatives and retail staff to meet and exceed sales goals
• Monitor inventory levels and promptly report shortages or restocking needs
• Educate store staff about featured products and promotions to drive sales
• Ensure strict compliance with local and federal alcohol laws as well as company policies
• Document work with clear photos/notes; submit accurate daily activity reports
• Maintain clean back-stock areas; follow safe material-handling practices
• Protect brand standards by following planograms, pricing guidelines, and display schematics

BEHAVIOR & COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS

• A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, department leaders and executive leadership with the purpose of:
• Always being approachable
• Being known as a trusted resource for knowledge and guidance
• Desire to deliver excellence – Always looking for the very best product in what we do
• Living Above the Line – Exhibiting ownership, accountability and responsibility
• Engaged – Ensuring we all care about MBG and the work we do, from the top - down
• Responsive – We do what we say in a timely manner
• Respected – As professionals, we are known for accuracy in all we say and do
• Confident – Trust in our ability to be successful and make good decisions

COMPETENCIES

• Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is full of energy for challenging tasks; seizes opportunities and acts with a sense of urgency; moves quickly to achieve goals.
• Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gains first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements; builds effective relationships and earns trust.
• Time Management: Uses time efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on the most important priorities; gets more done in less time; can attend to a broad range of activities.
• Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-adding in brainstorming settings.

COMPLIANCE & SAFETY

• Adhere to all federal, state, and local alcohol regulations (e.g., age verification, display and signage rules, restricted placements/hours)
• Follow MBG safety procedures, reporting protocols, and incident/near-miss guidelines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56 lbs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in merchandising, route, warehouse, retail, or CPG/beverage preferred
• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work independently on a set route
• Proficient with mobile apps for routing, ERP reporting, and photo documentation
• Strong communication and relationship skills with store personnel and MBG sales teams
• Must meet the legal minimum age to handle alcohol in the work jurisdiction and have a High School Diploma
• Willingness to travel to multiple store locations as needed during early mornings, weekends, holidays, and peak periods as needed
• This position requires flexibility, including but not limited to availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed
• Hold a valid and current driver’s license within MVR policy guidelines throughout employment
• Ensure reliable, insured transportation, in accordance with company policy
• The policy must include the following minimum coverage: $100,000 for bodily injury, $300,000 for liability, and $50,000 for property damage
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screening for hire and randomly throughout employment

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Morales Beverage Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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 EEO policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment with Morales Beverage Group is at will. This means employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Morales Beverage Group, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.