Beer Merchandiser - Full Time

West Side Beer Distributing is looking to fill a Full TimeBeer Merchandiser position in Kalamazoo. (Must be able to work 7:00am - 3:00pm and have weekend availability.) Merchandisers drive their own vehicle, but are provided with a weekly car allowance and gas card. West Side Beer also offers competitive benefits! Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation required.
Starting pay rate is $16.75/hr. After 90 days, pay rate will be $17.25/hr. At 1 year of service, pay rate will be $17.75/hr.

In addition to a weekly gas card and car allowance, Full Time Merchandisers will also be provided with the below retention bonus:
$250 after 4 months of service
$250 after 8 months of service
$500 after 1 year of service

POSITION SUMMARY
Duties consist of replenishing product on shelves, coolers, racks, bins, displays to attract customers. Responsible for consolidating all back stock in retail accounts to company standards. Take physical count of stock, check and price product. Ensure product rotation per supplier and company guidelines. Required to use Encompass software to punch in and out of accounts to validate service. Responsible for adhering to company policies, procedures, MLCC guidelines and supplier agreements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Take inventory to identify items to be replenished.
• Replenish shelves, racks and bins with product and price tags.
• Check inventory levels to ensure correct number of cases available for displays and cooler sets.
• Follow supplier and company product rotation standards to ensure fresh product.
• Plan and build product displays in retail stores.
• Stamp, attach, or change price tags on product as directed by sales representative.

• Set up POS signage and displays of product to attract customers.
• Complete product and development training as required.
• Communicate appropriate information related to inventory out of stocks and/or customer service needs to sales representative or merchandising team lead.
• Review and understand all competitive pricing.
• Maintain positive customer relations.
• Solicit and Secure competitive display space which may become available due to out of stock (OOS) situations or poor service.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Competitiveness - Having and demonstrating determination in pursuit of goals and objectives.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate behavior conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience: No prior experience necessary
Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid Driver’s Licenses.
Other Requirements: Must pass physical, drug screen, background check and motor vehicle report must meet insurance company guidelines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Outside sales representative calling on retail accounts; working in refrigerated coolers

West Side Beer Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.75 per hour