Merchandiser - Chicago Area

Breakthru Beverage Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Gas reimbursement

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group is seeking a Merchandise Associate in Chicago to stock shelves, rotate inventory and build product displays according to brand guidelines. You will support sales consultants and coordinate with retailers to time displays and promotions.

Responsibilities include maintaining call schedules, adhering to merchandising processes, and ensuring POS materials are properly placed. Some lifting and driving may be required as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience.
• No prior experience required.
• Proficient with MS Office and presentation software.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; professional and diplomatic.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a timely and accurate call schedule.
• Follows merchandising processes and supplier requirements.
• Places POS material on shelves and displays.
• Rotates product through organized processes.
• Builds and installs displays coordinated with sales.
• Stocks shelves and displays to maximize sell-through.
• Coordinates product resets as needed.
• Establishes rapport with key account contacts.
• Obtains feedback on merchandising procedures and effectiveness.
• Supports team to service accounts within requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer service

Team player

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Chicago, Illinois

Full time

R0044055

Time Type:

Full time

Job Family Group:

Sales

Job Description Summary:

Stock shelves, rotate inventory according to account requirements, and build displays with specific product brand merchandise. May organize backroom and inventory. Drive volume and profit growth in accounts and support sales consultants in merchandising activities.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains a timely and accurate call schedule.
• Follows established merchandising processes for each retailer while maintaining supplier requirements.
• Ensures point-of-sale material is placed on shelves and displays.
• Rotates product through organized processes.
• Builds and installs displays and works closely with the customer and sales to coordinate the timing and location of displays.
• Stocks shelves and displays to maximize sell-through of products.
• Coordinate and/or assist with product resets.
• Establishes and maintains a rapport with key individuals in account.
• Obtains feedback from accounts in effectiveness of their individual merchandising procedures.
• Supports team or sales rep to service accounts within requirements. Identifies and communicates individual account problems and opportunities to the appropriate account contacts and BBG contacts.
• Develops industry, channel, and brand knowledge on a continuous basis.
• Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
• No prior experience required
• Basic PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Analytic and Reporting skills
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment
• 21 years of age or older
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone
• Carrying and lifting 45-65 pounds
• Frequent driving and exiting/entering vehicle to service assigned accounts
• Overhead reaching to perform various duties

Competencies:

• Accountable for meeting own targets, work is reviewed periodically.
• Problems encountered will be defined, repetitive, and routine with a solution readily available.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

Any offered salary is determined based on the collective bargaining agreement.

Hourly Rate: $20.00 first 12 months (after 12 months’ service $26.63) + gas reimbursement.

This position is eligible for union benefits including health care, life insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits.

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

We’re driven to be the industry leader in every way, including how we treat our associates. Which is why we’ve built a people-centric, relationship-driven culture designed to maximize career advancement, a sense of belonging, and wellness. Focused on enhancing every aspect and phase of your career, the Breakthru experience includes our commitment to your growth, belonging, and wellness.

Breakthru Beverage is a family-owned and operated company with operations across the U.S. and Canada, and more than $8 billion in annual sales driven by a team of 10,000 associates. We deliver world-renowned brands to the doorsteps of North America’s retail, bar and restaurant businesses.