Merchandiser

Watkins-Distributing; Hayden (ID); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching up to 7%

Health insurance after 60 days

Discounts on beverage products

Job summary

Watkins Distributing is seeking a Merchandiser to visit retail accounts, stock, display, and rotate company beverages across their route. The role involves replenishing shelves, setting up displays, and maintaining signage while traveling between locations using a personal vehicle.

The ideal candidate is self-directed, organized, and comfortable with a physically active, fast-paced environment, working outside a traditional office setting with occasional early mornings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Self-directed and able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented with a customer-focused approach.
• Comfortable in a physically active role with frequent movement throughout the day.
• Thrives in a flexible, fast-paced environment outside of a traditional office setting.

Responsibilities

• Stock and merchandise an assortment of beverage products safely and efficiently.
• Replenish shelves, coolers, displays, and backroom inventory with company products.
• Rotate product to preserve freshness and meet expiration date requirements.
• Set up, maintain, and dismantle promotional displays, endcaps, and other merchandising features.
• Place and maintain point-of-sale materials, signage, and promotional decals.
• Safely use manual handling equipment, including hand trucks, to move and stock products.
• Travel between assigned retail locations using a personal vehicle as directed.
• Follow merchandising plans and direction from sales representatives and merchandising supervisors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-directed work style

Organized and detail-oriented

Physically active

Flexible in fast-paced environment

Job description

Who We Are:

Watkins Distributing is a family-owned and operated beverage distribution company that has proudly served the communities of Idaho and Montana for four generations.

Job Summary:

The Merchandiser is responsible for visiting retail accounts to stock, display, and rotate company products across their assigned route.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stock and merchandise an assortment of beverage products safely and efficiently.
• Replenish shelves, coolers, displays, and backroom inventory with company products.
• Rotate product to preserve freshness and meet expiration date requirements.
• Set up, maintain, and dismantle promotional displays, endcaps, and other merchandising features.
• Place and maintain point-of-sale materials, signage, and promotional decals.
• Safely use manual handling equipment, including hand trucks, to move and stock products.
• Travel between assigned retail locations using a personal vehicle as directed.
• Follow merchandising plans and direction from sales representatives and merchandising supervisors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• Self-directed and able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented with a customer-focused approach.
• Comfortable in a physically active role with frequent movement throughout the day.
• Thrives in a flexible, fast-paced environment outside of a traditional office setting.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and no major violations.
• Reliable personal transportation for use throughout the workday and proof of current auto insurance. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
• Must be able to regularly lift and move beverage cases weighing 20–30 lbs. Duties include frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Work is performed independently across multiple retail locations and may include early mornings, weekends, and peak holiday periods as needed.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching up to 7%
• Health insurance after 60 days
• Discounts on beverage products