Merchandiser

Women of the Vine & Spirits; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Dental and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Vacation accrual

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in Lexington, KY seeks a Merchandiser II to perform merchandising activities and build product displays in key retail accounts. You'll support Sales Reps by ordering products and may expedite deliveries in emergencies.

Join a team praised for workplace culture and growth opportunities, with top shelf benefits and a safety-conscious environment. This full-time role offers day-to-day variety, travel within the territory, and the chance to contribute to in-store

Qualifications

• Two years of merchandising or related experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance per state laws.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain merchandising/display materials for SGWS products.
• Position merchandise for a customer-ready selling floor.
• Ensure store displays align with plans, selling history and new receipts.
• Coordinate with buyers, marketing, and sellers on product positioning.
• Place product orders on behalf of the Sales Rep.
• Refill and re-merchandise existing displays to keep shelves stocked.
• Install and arrange store layouts and display racks.
• Reset alcoholic beverages per authorized plan within the assigned territory.

Skills

Two years of experience

Valid driver's license

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 North America's largest total beverage 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.

Company

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Location

Lexington, KY

Other

Sales

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 North America's largest total beverage 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.

Overview

The Merchandiser II is responsible for performing merchandising activities and constructing displays of SGWS products in key retail accounts as requested by Sales Team or retail customers. This role will provide support to Sales Reps by ordering products and may be required to expedite product delivery on an emergency basis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for building and maintaining merchandising/display materials for all products
• Position merchandise and create a customer-ready selling floor
• Participate in ensuring store appearance and merchandise displays are in line with plans, selling history and new receipts
• Consults with buyers, marketing, and sellers product positioning and presentation plans
• Responsible for placing product orders on behalf of the Sales Rep
• Responsible for servicing local stores and refilling existing displays of products to keep company products fully stocked on the shelves
• Create and coordinates the visual presentation of merchandise, including store layout and exhibits
• Distribute and install refund offer, neck hangers, shelf-talkers, and price signs on products sold by the Company
• Fill cold box and warm shelves at client account with products sold by the Company
• Refill and re-merchandise existing displays of product sold by the Company
• Assemble, install and fill all types of display racks
• Pick up and deliver special orders, mail, and merchandise
• Perform sales support functions to include the use of current point of sale marketing materials, oversight of the shelf space in the chain territory manager's accounts, consistent communication with the representative regarding changes in buyer preferences and or out of stock inventory concerns/situations encountered during weekend hours
• Reset alcoholic beverages at the store level (e.g., rearranging products using an authorized plan within an assigned territory/set geographic region)
• Implement authorized plan/schematic developed by the various chain headquarters, so accuracy in evaluation, application and execution on the information provided are essential skills
• Introduce new products, reinforce established and agreed upon case volume and display activity, and monitor in-store promotion results
• Stay abreast of business/market conditions, recognize new opportunities within each account, maintain the necessary territory records and support the sales representative's visibility and market saturation in the account
• Build and develop the trust and confidence of the retailer through knowledge of SGWS policies and procedures coupled with a prompt, courteous resolution of inventory discrepancies
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience
• Requires the ability to maintain a valid driver s license and auto liability insurance by state laws
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbs

This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affinitve 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.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at [e-mail]