Merchandiser

Burke Beverage; McCook (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Burke Beverage in McCook, IL is seeking a motivated Sales Associate to assist the sales department in servicing retail accounts. The position involves building product displays, maintaining stock, and ensuring quality service. Candidates should have a high school diploma, and a degree is preferred along with relevant experience.

Responsibilities include managing inventory, reporting competitive activities, and maintaining a clean workspace. The role requires the ability to work in outdoor environments and handle heavy lifting while meeting customer needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• One year sales or merchandising experience preferred.
• Cicerone Certified Beer Server level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build product and POS displays in accounts as directed.
• Originate display ideas or follow management suggestions.
• Hang signs and place informational displays.
• Rotate stock to guarantee product freshness.
• Secure the best possible product positioning.
• Report competitive activity.
• Maintain a clean work vehicle and area.
• Attend all scheduled meetings professionally.

Skills

Lifting 55-pound cases of beer

Climbing ladders

Excellent interpersonal skills

Basic computer proficiency

Bilingual, Spanish fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Burke Beverage Inc. - McCook, IL 60525. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: Bachelors Degree. Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly. Travel Percentage: Up to 50%. Job Shift: Monday-Friday. Job Category: Sales.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To assist the sales department by servicing and merchandising retail accounts through displays that attract attention of prospective customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build product and POS displays in accounts as directed using hand tools and according to safe operating conditions.
• Originate display ideas or follow suggestions or schedule of management.
• Hang electrical signs, banners and place price and descriptive signs on backdrop, fixtures, merchandise or floor.
• Rotate back room stock on a first‑in, first‑out basis to guarantee product freshness while stocking shelves and coolers.
• Assist in resets of accounts per schematics.
• Assist in securing the best possible position for our products in every account.
• Report competitive activity and work to guard shelf space from competition.
• Maintain contact with supervisor and inform them when out‑of‑stock situations are found in the market.
• Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean vehicle properly stocked with current POS items and company issued tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe and secure work area.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and conduct oneself in a professional manner that is supportive of management.
• Provide back up for pre‑sales force as needed and other positions as assigned or requested by management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• One year sales or merchandising experience preferred.
• Cicerone Certified Beer Server level preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to safely lift and handle up to 55‑pound case of beer frequently.
• Must be able to safely lift and handle a 160‑pound ½ barrel of beer occasionally.
• Must be able to climb a ladder and work while on a ladder.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be dependable and trustworthy with the ability to work independently, with limited supervision.
• Must be well organized, able to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Bilingual, Spanish fluency a plus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position requires a self‑motivated, high energy individual who is able to work quickly, accurately and effectively with a sense of urgency about getting work done in a safe manner while maintaining a high level of quality service. This position involves strenuous work requiring sitting, driving, stooping, bending, kneeling, pivot twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling and balancing. Must be able to work outdoors and in wet and cold (below freezing) weather. Must be able to conduct a pre‑trip inspection and fuel vehicle daily. Typical work schedule is Monday‑Friday and hours start as early as 7:00am though could be earlier based on customer need. Individual will be required to work weekends and holidays as the schedule requires.