Merchandiser - Chain Beer (Hinesville/Richmond Hill) $50k

Are you a merchandiser looking for a company where you can add value and grow professionally? If you are attracted to an established, growing business and are passionate about teamwork, rolling up your sleeves to get the job done, and having fun at work with a company that is in the business of making people happy all year long, please read on!

United Distributors is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama and one of Atlanta's top 25 privately held companies.  For over 80 years, we have cultivated a family-like work environment that supports associate growth through training, coaching, and experiences that allow them to build relationships and take advantage of career opportunities.  This role, merchandiser, is a training position for a sales representative in our Chain Beer division.  Most people are promoted to sales representative within 6 – 18 months.

Qualifications:

• Must be 19 years or older
• High school or vocational school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license for applicable state
• Clean driving record
• Valid auto liability insurance for applicable state

Responsibilities:

• Rotate backstock, shelf, coldbox, and displays in an account
• Break down newest order that was delivered, ensuring backstock is organized and in proper storage areas
• Stock grocery shelves
• Build displays using point of sale material
• Check beer dates for out-of-date and close-dated product
• Create credit tickets for partial closed-dated cases of beer
• Build and maintain strong relationships with account management
• Build and maintain strong relationships within United with delivery associates, sales representatives, and sales management to work as a team
• Create pull up reports for United chain beer management
• Perform sales deliveries of product as needed to accounts
• Drive by United company vehicle to all call points in assigned territory
• Use pallet jacks and rolling carts in stores to move product
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Decision Making
• Plan and Organize
• Customer Focus
• Professionalism
• Flexibility
• Time management
• Relationship building
• Working as a team
• Positive attitude

Critical Skills:

• Time management
• Quality control
• Product knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other technology use
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to multi-task and prioritize work load
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math computations
• Working knowledge of computerized hand-held devices
• Results-driven (performance)

Working Conditions:

• Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather
• Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas
• Able to work in an environment with moderate noise levels
• Physical Requirements and Essential Functions:
• Regular, reliable attendance required
• Work hours are 6:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m. until completion of duties
• Must work weekends and extended hours as needed
• Ability to drive to all call points within assigned territory
• Able to frequently use hand trucks, stairs, ramps, and docks
• Able to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Able to frequently down stack and relocate large amounts of product weighing 50-65 lbs
• Some work in refrigerated area, with some overhead lifting required
• Able to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products
• Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@udiga.com or call 800-381-9947 for assistance with an accommodation.
 

Salary : $50,000