Merchandiser

Cavalier Spirits, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavalier Distributing in Orlando, FL seeks a Merchandising and Sales Support Associate to promote Cavalier products and maintain product offerings in assigned markets. The role emphasizes relationship-building with major retailers, shelf merchandising, and participation in events.

The position requires strong customer relations, independent work, and reliable time management. It may involve evenings, weekends, and driving responsibilities as needed to support routes and deliveries.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer relation skills.
• Ability to work independently and have strong time management skills.
• Ability to process information.
• Ability to communicate with supervisor, Company Sales Representatives, current and prospective customers on a professional level.
• Ability to speak and write English at least at high school level.
• Basic understanding of Cavalier Distributing products.
• Ability to drive a straight/box truck to destinations and back into receiving docks when filling in as a driver.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
• Ability to add and subtract using whole numbers and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance relationships within key accounts such as Total Wine, Whole Foods, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, and other area retail stores.
• Merchandising duties – shelf placement, display building, and product rotation.
• Ensure product freshness within the store.
• Assist in all resets of chain stores.
• Assist in setup and tear down of all special events and festivals.
• Generate new business by calling on chain stores/off premise accounts as needed.
• Install point of sale signage.
• Work varied hours including evenings and/or weekends as needed.
• Act as a support delivery driver or back-up driver when staff requires.
• Handle cash payments and payments via Fintech and submit to Accounts Receivable when delivering.
• Assist District Sales Manager in covering routes for Sales Representatives on vacation.
• Maintain awareness of company activities and industry trends.
• Maintain proficiency on company routing software.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Attend quarterly driver meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Customer relations

Time management

Communication

English proficiency

Driving trucks

Math skills

Industry knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

About Cavalier Distributing

Established in 1992, Cavalier Distributing is one of just a handful of U.S. distributors with a portfolio comprised exclusively of specialty imports and American craft beers. Headquartered in Cincinnati, OHthe companyis dedicated to bringing better beers to consumers throughout Ohio, Indiana and Florida.

Basic Function:

This role will be responsible for assisting with merchandising and sales support to ensure continuity in product offering by promoting Cavalier products throughout the assigned market.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance relationships within key accounts such as Total Wine, Whole Foods, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, and other area retail stores.
• Merchandising duties – including shelf placement, display building, and product rotation
• Ensure product freshness within the store
• Assist in all resets of chain stores.
• Assist in set up and tear down of all special events and festivals.
• Generate new business by calling on chain stores/off premise accounts as needed.
• Install point of service signage.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates including evenings and/or weekends.
• Act as a support delivery driver or as a back-up driver depending on staffing needs.
• Responsible for handling cash payments and payments via Fintech and submitting to Accounts Receivable for processing when making deliveries.
• Assist District Sales Manager in covering routes for Sales Representatives on vacation.
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of company activities and industry trends.
• Maintain proficiency on company routing software.
• Maintain adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Attend quarterly driver meetings.
• Any other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent customer relation skills.
• Ability to work independently and have strong time management skills.
• Ability to process information
• Ability to communicate with supervisor, Company Sales Representatives, current and prospective customers on a professional level.
• Ability to speak and write the English language at least at the high school level is required.
• Basic understanding of Cavalier Distributing products.
• Ability to drive a straight/box truck to destinations and must be able to back truck in and out of receiving docks when filling in as a driver.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
• Ability to add and subtract, using whole numbers and decimals.