Merchandiser

Ben E. Keith; Tennessee; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with matching contribution

Paid Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Ben E. Keith is looking for a Merchandiser to work in retail locations across Tennessee. You will ensure products are effectively displayed, engage retailers, and promote brand visibility to enhance sales. This role includes building displays, managing inventory, and maintaining product freshness standards.

Qualified candidates will possess strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and experience in retail or merchandising environments. Excellent benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in draught merchandising preferred.
• Ability to learn to use handheld sales units effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with retail customers to enhance product visibility.
• Build and maintain retail displays according to company standards.
• Engage in merchandising activities and promotions at retail locations.

Skills

Draught experience

Basic computer skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Good communication skills

Job description

About the Position

The Merchandiser will work primarily in our customers' retail locations to ensure Ben E. Keith products are properly represented and competitively positioned. This position will accomplish this by engaging in effective merchandising activities including building retail displays, hanging promotional signs, and engaging with consumers and retail personnel to communicate the value of our brands. The role also includes rotating product and filling all coolers, displays, and hot shelves.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for sales representatives as needed.
• Build healthy business relationships and establish good communication with our retail customers.
• Work collaboratively with customers to establish their needs and design solutions that fulfill them.
• Leverage relationships with accounts to sell new brands.
• Engage in regular call frequency on assigned retail accounts to sell product, gain distribution, merchandise, and stock product.
• Promote Ben E. Keith brands at retail through promotions, consumer education and merchandising.
• Execute all company goals to enhance the sales, distribution, shelf space, display coverage, tap share, and merchandising of all brands carried by Ben E. Keith.
• Build product displays; execute placement of signage and other merchandising material to ensure maximum brand visibility in all assigned retail accounts; maintain the "Look of the Leader".
• Remain aware of and execute basic marketing activity as it relates to our sales channels (i.e., ad features, out-of-stocks, retailer policies and concerns).
• Identify merchandising opportunities at accounts and make recommendations to customers.
• Regularly replace merchandising material at customer accounts to coincide with marketing programs.
• Ensure maximum visibility of Ben E. Keith products at accounts and that products are priced appropriately.
• Organize and refill back stock, coolers, beer shelves and displays.
• Maintain designated back stock area at customer location; ensure area is organized and free of trash.
• Maintain product freshness standards in assigned retail accounts by monitoring and rotating stock regularly.
• Attend daily meetings (morning and/or afternoon) with Area Sales Manager to discuss market opportunities and challenges.
• Communicate all sales and merchandising opportunities or challenges (product placements, out of stocks, out of code) and any competitive activity to Area Sales Manager.
• Project a friendly, professional image at all times.
• Prioritize multiple, competing priorities.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Operate all company equipment safely and in a manner consistent with company policy.
• Ensure company equipment is in safe, working condition; report any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor.
• Maintain and keep clean assigned company vehicle at all times.
• Complete assigned surveys (e.g., number of Ben E. Keith retail displays compared to competition) to gauge internal results versus competition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Draught experience preferred.
• Ability to learn and effectively use the handheld sales unit.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments.
• Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment.
• Must be highly motivated and results‑oriented, with strong attention to detail.
• Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must be 18 years old or older to apply.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Profit‑Sharing Plan (100% company‑paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Employee Credit Union

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

EEO Statement

The company welcomes diverse applicants and strives to treat all people with respect, building a positive work environment where contributions are valued and strengths leveraged.