Chain Merchandising & Programs Manager – California

Rémy Cointreau; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rémy Cointreau USA seeks a proactive Merchandising and Chain Programs Specialist to maximize execution of chain programs in California. You will build relationships with store, district, and wholesaler teams, ensuring 100% program compliance and driving incremental displays and sales.

The role emphasizes close collaboration with distributors, VP-level quotas, and ongoing training at distributor sites. Evening/weekend coverage may be required; strong communication and analytical skills are

Qualifications

• 2+ years in experience in sales and/or merchandising in beverage alcohol industry
• Customer driven and consumer focused
• Proactive and solutions oriented
• Ability to sell, influence and partner with customers/wholesalers
• Demonstrated public-speaking, presentation and writing skills
• Proven abilities to develop selling strategies targeted to enhance wine and spirit sales

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage the execution of chain programs to achieve targeted brand objectives in California
• Communicate Chain planner support to the distributor’s merchandising team (100% compliance)
• Work with Division VP to establish quotas (depletions, displays, shelf set, and lock box improvement)
• Collaborate with YMCo Chains Division to upsell programs
• Identify platinum stores and develop a plan to achieve incremental displays
• Review Nielsen data with chain merchandising teams and store managers to improve brand positioning
• Manage RCUSA Distributor management to achieve all Remy fiscal objectives
• Develop and maintain a productive rapport with distributor management to facilitate growth of Remy brands
• Organize and participate in GSMs, blitzes and trade visits
• Coordinate POS with RCUSA field marketing and distributor POS warehouse and Chains Merchandising personnel

Skills

Sales & Merchandising

Relationship Building

Public Speaking

Nielsen Data

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS in business related major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rémy Cointreau USA seeks a proactive Merchandising and Chain Programs Specialist to maximize execution of chain programs in California. You will build relationships with store, district, and wholesaler teams, ensuring 100% program compliance and driving incremental displays and sales.

The role emphasizes close collaboration with distributors, VP-level quotas, and ongoing training at distributor sites. Evening/weekend coverage may be required; strong communication and analytical skills are