Merchandiser

Imperial Beverage; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA / FSA options

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off 3.5 weeks

Training and career development

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Imperial Beverage is seeking merchandisers to stock beer, wine and spirits at stores in the local Michigan area. This entry-level role offers flexibility, great hands-on experience, and a foot in the door with a top beverage sales company.

You will drive to assigned stores in your local area, ensuring products are ready for customers and properly displayed. Full-time work requires a vehicle, cell phone, and daytime availability;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must have a reliable personal cell phone with the ability to receive calls and text messages.
• Access to daily emails and smart device for tracking mileage and hours.
• Attention to detail.
• Must live in or near posted region.
• Ability to lift and/or move an average of 30 lbs. on a repetitive basis.

Responsibilities

• Review emails and deliveries to create your daily schedule.
• Greet the store manager and check in as needed.
• Review store invoices to confirm beverages delivered.
• Stock shelves and coolers, rotating fresh product.
• Organize backstock area and assemble product displays as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Attention to detail

Resident in posting region

Cell phone access

Mileage/tracking familiarity

Able to lift 30 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Looking for a job with some flexibility? Look no further! Merchandising beer, wine and spirits for stores near you offers not only flexibility, but also great entry-level work experience, a foot in the door with a top beverage sales company, and the opportunity to see new products hit the shelves first.

Will work for beer? Great! Working for a beverage distributor has its perks:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSAs, FSAs, and more. (Full time employees)
• 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, employer match, and immediate vesting
• 3.5 weeks of PTO starting in year one, accruing from day one with rollover
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Paid volunteer time to give back to the community
• Paid parental leave to welcome your newest family member. (Full time employees)
• Weekly pay
• Uber, Lyft, or taxi reimbursement when you need a safe ride home
• Kick ass events and fun across Michigan
• Domestic and international trip opportunities to learn about the beverage industry
• Referral bonuses for bringing great people to the Imperial Beverage family

The minimum compensation for this role is listed below; pay will be determined based on experience:

$ 17-20 per hour

Eat. Sleep. Merchandise Beer. Repeat: Our merchandisers get reimbursed to drive their own vehicle to assigned stores in their local area to get our beverages out on the shelves and ready for customers. We choose merchandisers who can handle the hard work, enjoy organizing and take pride in what they do. This full-time position requires a vehicle, a cell phone and availability during the day.

A Day in the Life

• Review emails and deliveries to create your schedule for the day
• Arrive at assigned store after delivery has been made by our delivery drivers
• Greet the store manager and check in if needed
• Review store invoice to see what beverages were delivered
• Stock shelves and coolers while rotating fresh product
• Organize any product left in the backstock area
• Assemble product displays as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Must have a reliable personal cell phone with the ability to receive calls and text messages and with a cell phone number available internally
• Access to daily emails and smart device for tracking mileage and hours
• Attention to detail
• Must live in or near posted region
• Ability to lift and/or move an average of 30 lbs. on a repetitive basis

Like a fine wine, Imperial Beverage has been getting better with age since 1933. We are a Michigan family-owned beverage distributor and we are passionate about helping others succeed – at work and in the community. We only hire those with passion, hard work, customer focus and a strong sense of integrity. Once all the work is done at our fast-paced company, we also like to have fun and lots of it!