Merchandiser Lead

Red Bull; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Bull is seeking a Merchandiser Lead to effectively service large format retailers, ensuring stock, displays, and rotation meet standards. This role supports the Merchandising Manager with training and coverage on off days.

Responsibilities include onboarding new merchandisers, acting as the main merch contact in the manager's absence, and maintaining compliant records, all while representing the Red Bull brand with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Prior merchandising experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid US Driver's License.
• Reliable vehicle with minimum insurance coverage.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds of inventory/display materials.
• English language proficiency; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Merchandisers based on geography to maximize service and engagement.
• Complete onboarding of new merchandisers and certify readiness.
• Act as main merchandising POC in Merchandising Manager's absence and coordinate route coverage.
• Ensure proper rotation and display of Red Bull products to minimize out-of-code and damaged items.
• Maintain and present equipment to Red Bull standards in premium condition.
• Maintain mileage and training records; ensure compliance with internal policy.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Job description

The primary role of the Merchandiser Lead (ML) is to effectively service all customers in a safe, productive, and professional manner by ensuring proper level of stock is maintained, displayed and rotated correctly at all large format retailers. This individual will also support the Merchandising Manager with training and off day coverage.

SUPPORT EXPECTATIONS

Support Merchandisers based on geography and footprint to maximize service, communications, and engagement

Complete on-boarding of new merchandiser(s), certify readiness and ensure adherence to Red Bull merchandising standards

In the absence of Merchandising Manager, duties include but not limited to main merchandising point of contact and communication with merchandising team, route coverage and/or rescheduling/rerouting to ensure service levels are maintained

Ensure Red Bull products are properly rotated and maintained in accordance with product rotation standards thereby minimizing Out of Code and Damaged Product concerns

Ensure that all Red Bull equipment is set to current standards, clean, in good working order, and presented in a premium manner

EXECUTION

Maintain records required for compliance with internal policy up to and including mileage records, trainings and other records required by law

Execute and adhere to Red Bull merchandising processes and routines

Evaluate all competitors’ activities such as new launches and price reductions and communicate with Merchandising Manager or other members of sales team

Build, protect, and grow the Red Bull product portfolio

Notify appropriate Account Sales Manager for pick up and / or exchange of any dented, damaged, or out of code product, as well as any out-of-stock items, and Quality Point of Distribution (QPOD) opportunities

Establish and maintain friendly and professional relationships with retail managers of accounts

BUILDING SUCCESS

Collaborate with sales team members in executing new programs and selling in large displays

Work collaboratively across the organization and share best practices

Lead by example and adhere to Company standards & Red Bull Values

Professional representation of the company and Red Bull brand through responsible driving and in market presence

Prior merchandising experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

A valid US Driver's License

Reliable vehicle to be used for work purposes with at least the minimum insurance coverage

Must be at least 18 years of age

Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds of inventory and/or advertising displays necessary

English; additional languages an advantage

Red Bull Distribution Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.