Beverage Merchandiser: Full-Time

Watkins-Distributing; Hayden (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k matching up to 7%

Health insurance after 60 days

Beverage product discounts

Job summary

Watkins Distributing is seeking a merchandiser to travel to grocery stores and beverage outlets along a route to ensure proper stocking, display, and rotation of products. You will replenish shelves, build displays, and install signage while safely handling equipment and driving between stops.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and ability to lift 20–30 lb cases, with weekend or early-morning work possible. A reliable vehicle and mileage reimbursement are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and organized with strong customer service orientation.
• Flexible and active role requiring movement across locations.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• Able to lift and move cases 20–30 lbs regularly and operate hand trucks.

Responsibilities

• Stock, display, and rotate products at stores along route.
• Build, maintain, and dismantle promotional displays and endcaps.
• Install signage and point-of-sale materials.
• Safely handle manual equipment and transport products using a vehicle.
• Follow directions from sales supervisor and merchandiser.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Customer service

Flexible

Independent work

Valid driver’s license

Attention to detail

Job description

Who We Are:

Watkins Distributing is a family owned and operated beverage distribution company that has serviced Idaho and Montana for four generations.

Job Summary:

Merchandisers travel to grocery stores and other beverage outlets to ensure our products are stocked, displayed, and rotated correctly in accounts along their route.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a wide array of different beverage products, safely, and efficiently.

• Replenish shelves, coolers, displays, and backstock areas with beverage products.

• Rotate product to comply with expiration dates and freshness standards.

• Build, maintain, and dismantle branded promotional displays and endcaps.

• Install signage, decals, and promotional point-of-sale materials.

• Safely handle manual equipment (hand trucks) for lifting, stacking, and transporting beverage products.

• Drive a company or personal vehicle between stops.

• Follow directions communicated by the sales representative and merchandising supervisor.

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• Self-motivated, as they will not have a supervisor on site.

• Organized, with excellent attention to detail and customer service orientation.

• Enjoys a position where they are active and moving around often.

• Prefers a flexible, dynamic position, as this is not a 9-5 office job.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record with no major violations.

• Reliable transportation to use throughout workday and proof of auto insurance. Mileage reimbursement provided.

• Must be able to lift and move cases ranging from 20- 30 lbs. regularly. Tasks include bending, squatting, reaching, and standing for extended periods.

• Work independently across multiple retail locations, including early mornings and during weekends or peak holiday periods.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off

• 401k matching up to 7%

• Health insurance after 60 days

• Beverage product discounts