CR - Merchandiser

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Shirley (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is seeking a Merchandiser in New York to support sales by stocking shelves, setting displays, and ensuring accurate pricing and planograms. You will coordinate with store managers and delivery teams to optimize product visibility and availability.

The role requires a NY driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and the ability to pass pre-employment drug screenings. Occasional weekend/holiday work is expected, with comprehensive on‑the‑job training provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License with clean driving history.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Average computer knowledge and experience.
• Grocery/retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Store Manager, Grocery Manager, or Receiver.
• Fill store shelf space and maintain display levels.
• Maintain Back Room Stock Area and product rotation.
• Ensure shelf tags and price signs are present.
• Follow Shelf Plan‑ogram for accounts serviced.
• Deliver and install promotional items; assist driver when needed.
• Report Out of Stocks and confirm orders.
• Review weekly ad sales sheet.

Skills

Driver's license (NY)

Drug screening ability

Weekend/holiday availability

Strong communication

Independent worker

Reliable vehicle

Education

High school Diploma

Job description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family‑owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well‑earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide‑ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $20 - $22 / hour. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Overview

A Merchandiser is predominately a Grocery Store support position, responsible for working with the sales department to execute and maintain shelf, display, and merchandising standards. A Merchandiser provides pack out service to Grocery Stores, filling the shelves and displays with products from truck deliveries and backroom stock. The Merchandiser is also responsible for assisting Sales Supervisors and Salespeople in dropping off point of sale and promotional items where needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicate with Store Manager’s/Grocery Manager’s/Receiver’s
• Fill store shelf space and maintain proper display levels
• Maintain and Organize Back Room Stock Area
• Ensure proper Product Rotation using Product Freshness Codes
• Ensure each product has a Shelf Tag and Price Sign Awareness on displays
• Ensure Shelf Plan‑o‑gram is being followed in each account they service
• Affixing rebate coupons
• Report Out of Stocks
• Communicate and confirm orders With Store Manager/Grocery Manager/Receiver
• Build, resupply, and properly merchandise portfolio product displays
• Ensure price signs are available on all displays
• Deliver and install promotional items that draw attention to our products
• Assist Delivery Driver as a helper delivering kegs and cases of product if needed
• Undergo training to help familiarize yourself with our product portfolio
• Review weekly ad sales sheet

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Valid New York State Driver’s License with a clean driving history
• Ability to pass pre‑employment and random drug screenings
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time if needed.
• Ability to work independently
• Above average oral and written communication skills (Interacts well with internal and external customers)
• Average computer knowledge, skills, and experience
• Enthusiastic, team player interested in positive company growth
• Reliable vehicle to get to and from work
• Have cell phone & internet access
• High school Diploma
• Grocery and/or retail experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affinitive Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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