Merchandiser

Brown Distributing Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Cell phone allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K employer match

Life insurance

Job summary

Brown Distributing Company is seeking a motivated Merchandiser to support our merchandising team across Virginia. This role requires early start times and five consecutive work days per week, with schedules like Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday.

Compensation starts at $20.00/hour with potential for a monthly bonus, plus vehicle and cell phone allowances. Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• Own transportation to drive between stores.
• Virginia Real ID driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships and communicate effectively.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs or more repetitively.
• Flexible schedule: start time no later than 6 am.

Responsibilities

• Replenish inventory at coolers, end caps, displays and other areas.
• Maintain product freshness and rotate stock as directed.
• Set up, arrange and maintain product displays to standard visuals.
• Assist sales reps with POS and display-building tasks.
• Document back stock movement and report customer feedback.
• Follow safety guidelines and wear required footwear.
• Interact professionally with customers and retailers to build relationships.

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Brown Distributing Company is a leading beverage distributor throughout the state of Virginia. Since 1919, Brown Distributing has grown into a beverage distribution business with combined sales of over 3 million cases annually and serving in excess of 3,000 retailers with nearly 200 employees. Brown Distributing offers their employees competitive compensation, complete benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance and a 401K employer match.

Brown Distributing offers their employees competitive compensation, complete benefit package, including medical, dental, vision and a 401K employer match

We are looking for a motivated and highly energetic Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team!

Schedule

This position requires working five consecutive days per week. Available schedules include:

• Sunday–Thursday (Fridays and Saturdays off)
• Tuesday–Saturday (Sundays and Mondays off)

Final schedule assignment will be based on route availability and business needs.

Start time is no later than 6 a.m. & work until the route is complete.

Compensation

$20.00/hour + PFP Potential (Pay for Performance): $400.00/month bonus = up to $22.31/hour

Vehicle Allowance of $550.00/month

Cell Phone Allowance of $25.00/month

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Establish and maintain a positive first name relationship with the customer which includes knowing the name of key management personnel at store level.

Completely replenish inventory levels located in the cooler, on end caps, warm shelves, on displays, and other areas where BDC products may be located.

Maintain product freshness guidelines as instructed. Keep sales representatives and merchandising leads informed of any close coded product that is in the market so appropriate action can be taken.

Assist sales representatives with executing POS and display building strategically and professionally.

Set up, arrange, and maintain product displays to ensure they align with company visual merchandising standards.

Ensure that all displays and products are in top condition, free from damage, and meet company quality standards.

Keep work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Please follow all BDC safety guidelines including the wearing of steel-toed slip resistant shoes. Report any safety issues and accidents immediately to merchandising leads.

SALES PROMOTION

Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with our customer in every account.

Completely replenish inventory levels of Brown Distributing product located in every account. Inventory is replenished by moving backroom stock to displays, shelves, and coolers accessible to the consumer. The common industry term for this function is "packing out".

Turn all product labels so that labels are facing the consumer's eye. The common industry term for this function is "facing".

Pulling any depleted items or items forward to the front so that the box is presented in a clean manner. The common industry term for this function is “fronting”.

Strategically place relative brand and/or promotion paper advertising material (POS, base wrap, etc.) as supplied by Brown Distributing.

Proper rotation of BDC products located in every account. This is done by placing oldest date of product to the front and keeping newer dated product furthest to the back.

Fill, rotate, and maintain all displays in every account.

Assist in display building as needed by sales representatives and merchandising leads.

Execution of all other sales promotion activities needed.

Stock, rotate, and organize backroom stock in a manner that allows for items to be easily picked and inventoried.

ADMINISTRATION

Accurately record back stock movement to cooler or display.

Report and record any pertinent customer comments and/or complaints to the appropriate supervisor or other sales management personnel.

Complete all assigned classes, surveys, and evaluations.

Review miles driven each month in MOTUS mileage tracking.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Interaction with employees, customers, and retailers should be executed in a safe and productive manner.

Limit cell phone use to communicating with merchandising leads and sales representative in appropriate areas. VA law has banned the use of handheld devices while driving.

Follow all rules and regulations while driving.

INTERACTION

Maintain a professional relationship with all other BDC employees that contributes to the development and enhancing of company morale.

Cooperate with all BDC personnel to improve and maintain company efficiency and service.

Respond to all customer requests and concerns in ways that will sustain positive long-term relationships.

Communicate with sales reps for accounts you will service that day for any changes or notes.

Report and record any pertinent customer comments and/or complaints to the appropriate supervisor or other sales management personnel.

Communicate with merchandising leads and/or team leads at the end of every day.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Your own transportation to drive from grocery store to grocery store.
• A valid Real ID Virginia driver’s license with no negative points, no DUI convictions, no speeding tickets in the last 3 years.
• Ability to maintain a great relationship with our customers', and be able to communicate effectively and comfortably.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. or more repetitively (Since stocking will be your main responsibility).
• A flexible schedule: Start time is no later than 6 a.m.

All final applicants will be required to comply and pass all drug, background, and driving checks

Brown Distributing Company values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.

Brown Distributing is a proud V3-certified Company

"The Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program is an official Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Veterans Services Program. (c) 2014"