Merchandiser

Brown Distributing Co; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Vehicle allowance

Cell phone allowance

PFP bonus potential

Job summary

Brown Distributing Company is seeking a motivated Merchandiser to stock shelves, build displays, and support sales across Virginia stores. The position starts by 6 am, five days a week, with one weekend day required.

You will replenish inventory, ensure product freshness, and maintain planograms while complying with safety rules and company standards. Solid customer relationships and dependable transportation are essential, along with a willingness to pass background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Own transportation to drive between grocery stores.
• Virginia Real ID driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs or more repeatedly.
• Flexible schedule; start time by 6 am; five days a week.
• Commitment to safety, drug and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with store management and key personnel.
• Replenish inventory in coolers, end caps, and displays.
• Maintain product freshness and rotate stock per guidelines.
• Assist sales with POS and display setup to standards.
• Set up and maintain product displays aligning with branding.
• Follow safety guidelines; report issues promptly and accurately.
• Complete administration tasks including mileage tracking.

Skills

Merchandising

Customer relations

POS displays

Safety compliance

Communication

Driver's license

Flexibility

Job description

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 3000 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 5 days a week and start time is no later than 6 am until the route is complete You will be required to work one day a weekend either a Saturday or Sunday with one day off during the week Schedule Change as of Oct 5th This position requires working five consecutive days per week Available schedules include SundayThursday Fridays and Saturdays offTuesdaySaturday Sundays and Mondays offFinal schedule assignment will be based on route availability and business needs Start time is no later than 6 am & work until the route is complete Compensation 2000hour PFP Potential Pay for Performance 40000month bonus up to 2231hour Vehicle Allowance of 55000month Cell Phone Allowance of 2500month

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 consumers 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 andor 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 andor 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 andor complaints to the appropriate supervisor or other sales management personnel Communicate with merchandising leads andor 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 drivers 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 am 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