Beverage Sales Merchandiser

Pine State Trading; Farmington (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $18.90

Cell phone stipend

Health benefits after 30 days

401k with employer match

Paid vacation, sick, and holidays

Job summary

Pine State Beverage, Maine’s leading beverage distributor, is seeking a Merchandiser to enhance our portfolio on the sales floor while upholding customer service at accounts across the Farmington area.

The ideal candidate will work independently with a strong work ethic and a passion for beverages. Compensation includes $18.90 per hour, a cell phone stipend, benefits after 30 days, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid vacation, sick and holidays.

Qualifications

• Valid Maine driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, and rotate product daily.
• Time-management skills and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to follow safety and customer service guidelines; professional appearance.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the appearance of Pine State Beverage portfolio on the sales floor with innovative POS at accounts.
• Maintain high customer service levels at accounts throughout the route.
• Work independently and efficiently within the Farmington territory.

Skills

Valid Maine driver’s license

Verbal and written instructions

Physical lifting and rotation of stock

Time-management and independent work

Safety and customer service adherence

Willingness to extended hours incl. wk

Job description

Come join Pine State Beverage, Maine’s leading state-of-the-art beverage distribution company. We are a family-owned company looking to hire capable individuals to grow our talented and dedicated workforce. Pine State features a diverse work environment driven by our team of dedicated and talented employees. We value determination, work ethic, and motivation.

Pine State is currently looking for a Merchandiserwho will be responsible for enhancing the appearance of the Pine State Beverage portfolio through innovative POS on the sales floor while upholding customer service levels at accounts throughout their route. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently, have a strong work ethic, and a passion and enthusiasm for the beverage industry as a whole.

Compensation:

• Hourly rate of $18.90
• Cell phone stipend
• Heath Benefits (Benefit enrollment after 30 days of employment)
• 401k with employer match
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay

Territory:

covering accounts throughout the Farmington area.

Qualifications:

• Valid Maine driver’s license and safe driving record along with reliable transportation.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, and rotate product on a daily basis.
• Time-management skills and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work within safety and customer service guidelines established at each account. Professional appearance.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed, including weekends.

Physical Requirements:

• Regular and sustained periods of strenuous physical exertion requiring ability to lift, carry and position objects weighing up to 25 pounds using proper body mechanics.
• Continuous walking, standing, bending, and climbing within customer’s accounts. (i.e. Supermarkets, Convenience store, etc.)
• Push/pull U-boats of product from the back rooms of stores into aisles or coolers to stock shelves.
• Significant periods of time spent in a vehicle, traveling to accounts within assigned territory.
• Exposure to variety of environmental conditions: weather, temperature, lighting, and noise as determined by driving conditions.