Beverage Merchandiser & Brand Display Specialist

Ben E. Keith; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Credit Union

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Swing Sales Rep-Merchandiser in the Houston area to install and replace permanent and promotional POS items, build promotional displays, rotate products, and support route coverage as needed. The role emphasizes brand visibility and retail execution across assigned accounts.

You will establish relationships with retailers, design merchandising solutions, and promote BEK brands at point-of-sale. A valid Texas driver’s license and HS diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Draughts experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Able to coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments.
• Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment.
• Must be highly motivated and results oriented, with a strong attention to detail.
• Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older to apply.
• High school graduate or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for sales representatives (vacation, open position, etc.) as needed.
• Build healthy business relationships and establish good communication with our retail customers.
• Work collaboratively with customer to establish their needs and design solutions that fulfill them.
• Leverage relationships with accounts to sell in new brands.
• Engage in regular call frequency on assigned retail accounts to sell product, gain distribution, merchandise, and stock product.
• Promote Ben E. Keith brands at retail through promotions, consumer education and merchandising.
• Execute all company goals to enhance the sales, distribution shelf space, display coverage, tap share and merchandising of all brands carried by Ben E. Keith.
• Build product displays; execute placement of signage and other merchandising material to ensure maximum brand visibility in all assigned retail accounts; maintain the "Look of the Leader".
• Remain aware of and execute basic marketing activity as it relates to our sales channels (i.e. ad features, out-of-stocks, retailer policies and concerns).
• Identify merchandising opportunities at account and make recommendations to customer.
• Regularly replace merchandising material at customer accounts to coincide with marketing programs.
• Ensure maximum visibility of Ben E. Keith products at account (beer shelves, beer caves, displays, etc.) and that products are priced appropriately.
• Organize and refill back stock, coolers, beer shelves and displays.
• Maintain designated back stock area at customer location; ensure area is organized and free of trash.
• Maintain product freshness standards in assigned retail accounts by monitoring and rotating stock regularly.
• Remain aware of all Ben E. Keith product offerings and the individual value they provide.
• Regularly monitor inventory to ensure proper stock levels and rotation.
• Attend daily meetings (morning and/or afternoon) with Area Sales Manager to discuss market opportunities and challenges.
• Communicate all sales and merchandising opportunities or challenges (product placements, out of stocks, out of code), as well as any competitive activity, to Area Sales Manager.
• Project a friendly, professional image at all times.
• Prioritize multiple, competing priorities.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Operate all company equipment safely and in a manner consistent with company policy.
• Ensure company equipment is in safe, working condition; reports any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor.
• Maintain and keep clean assigned company vehicle at all times.
• Complete assigned surveys (for example, number of Ben E. Keith retail displays compared to competition) in order to gauge internal results versus competition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Draught experience

Handheld device usage

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Fast-paced environment

Multitasking

Communication skills

Motivated and results oriented

Organized

Math skills

English literacy

Texas driver’s license

18+ years

HS diploma or GED

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Swing Sales Rep-Merchandiser in the Houston area to install and replace permanent and promotional POS items, build promotional displays, rotate products, and support route coverage as needed. The role emphasizes brand visibility and retail execution across assigned accounts.

You will establish relationships with retailers, design merchandising solutions, and promote BEK brands at point-of-sale. A valid Texas driver’s license and HS diploma are required.