Merchandiser - Seasonal

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Responsible for product merchandising within large volume stores. Duties include stocking shelves, rotating product, setting up displays, cooler stocking/rotation, storage room organization, and the efficient movement of product from storage to the sales floor.

KEY ACTIVITIES

Merchandising Duties:

• Receive daily work request at start of each workday and has schedules signed off by Supervisor;
• Review instructions as provided by Supervisor, Sales Manager(s), or Sales Representative(s);
• Serve all accounts as scheduled by Supervisor;
• Pull outdated, damaged, and unsellable products – place in back stock with a note to Summit Salesperson;
• Stock, rotate, and face product in coolers, on shelves, on racks, and in displays;
• Work all back stock (re-stock neatly and secure) as required by Supervisor and Sales Representative;
• Set up and rotate sales promotion displays (including signage) according to store and Company standards;
• Assist in resolving customer inquiries and service complaints; and
• Notify supervisor of any problems or opportunities with assigned accounts.

Company Duties:

• Adhere to Company policies and procedures;
• Adhere to all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations regarding the merchandising of alcoholic beverages;
• Maintain valid Montana driver’s license and good driving records; and
• Does not abuse and properly maintains company property such as company vehicles.

Professionalism/Capabilities:

• Maintain appropriate dress and appearance per Company standards;
• Ability to lift/carry/move 35 lbs. (maximum of 75 lbs.);
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (including bending, reaching, lifting, pulling, etc.);
• Display effective interpersonal communication (supplier, employee, customer);
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in all areas of responsibility to ensure quality of work;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; and
• Show sound judgment, decision-making, and accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; and
• Previous grocery, retail, or beverage experience a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, other governmental agencies, and the general public as required;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work on own initiative; Ability to handle wide range of tasks; and
• Understand and effectively communicate Summit Beverage's organizational mission and goals.