Merchandiser - Middlesex County (Quality Beverage)

Martignetti Companies; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quality Beverage is hiring a Merchandiser in Burlington, MA to execute account-level merchandising and front-line marketing tactics at the point of purchase.

The position offers an hourly rate of $24.00/hour. Responsibilities include building displays, maintaining inventory, supporting promotions, and ensuring compliant, themed Point of Connection materials across stores.

Qualifications

• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn brand and product knowledge.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Self-motivated, team player who is enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Maximize distribution of products in all accounts.
• Develop strong relationships with customers.
• Build high-impact displays for product portfolio.
• Maintain inventory and fill coolers at key accounts.
• Cover sales routes during the year.
• Monitor competitive activity related to sales and marketing.
• Support sales promotions and events (nights/weekends).
• Comply with safety and company standards.
• Assist in daily upkeep of the POCM warehouse.
• Complete daily paperwork and company documents.
• Work with sales team to ensure top customer service.
• Identify opportunities for permanent point-of-connection materials.
• Support cooler resets in retail accounts.
• Ensure POCM is themed and current.
• Monitor product rotation and damaged packages.

Skills

Effective communication

Brand/product knowledge

Flexible hours

Independent with initiative

Team player

Education

High school diploma

College degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

Description

The Merchandiser is responsible for ensuring account level merchandising activities are fully executed and all front-line marketing tactics are utilized at the point of purchase.

The hourly rate for this position is $24.00/hour. .

Key Accountabilities

• Maximize the distribution of products sold by Quality Beverage in all applicable customer accounts


• Develop strong professional relationships with all customers at all times


• Build high impact displays for our portfolio of products in appropriate accounts


• Maintain physical inventory and fill coolers at key retail accounts


• Cover sales routes during various periods throughout the year


• Monitor and communicate competitive activity as it relates to sales and marketing


• Provide support for sales promotions and special events (includes nights and weekends)


• Comply with all legal guidelines, safety requirements and Quality Beverage company standards and policies


• Responsible for assisting in the daily upkeep of the POCM warehouse


• Responsible for daily paperwork and the proper completion of all Company documents


• Work with the sales team and the entire organization to ensure the highest level of customer service.


• Identify opportunities for and place permanent point of connection material such as neon signs, clocks, and other signs in on and off premise accounts


• Work with and support sales staff on cooler resets in retail accounts


• Ensure all POCM is properly themed and current


• Monitor and rotate all close coded product, monitor breakage and damaged packages at retail


• Knowledge and safe operation of various power equipment


• Create and print basic signage for retail accounts


• Completing any and all miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing


• Ability to learn brand and product knowledge


• Ability to work flexible hours as needed


• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative


• Self-motivated, team player who is enthusiastic

Education/Training/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• College degree or equivalent work experience/training/education preferred


• Candidate must possess valid Massachusetts driver’s license and registration

Physical Demands and Environment

• Able to lift, load, unload and move product weighing up to 165 lbs. as well as hang merchandise materials sometime requiring the use of power tools


• Expect to be on your feet a lot, either standing or walking throughout the day


• Requires a good amount of mental focus to handle complex tasks that need concentrated effort and attention to detail


• Includes travel and facing various weather conditions when visiting customers, prospects, or vendors


• Potential for accidents due to road travel, including traffic incidents, delivery of goods, or the setup of displays, so staying alert and careful is important

At Quality Beverage, we take pride in creating an environment where you can bring your best self to work. We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We demonstrate this commitment through our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and by offering a robust benefits package that includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a comprehensive 401K plan, and employee discounts. We welcome everyone to apply and join a company that truly believes its employees are its greatest asset!

• generous paid time off


• medical


• dental


• vision insurance


• a comprehensive 401K plan


• employee discounts

Quality Beverage is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, and local laws. We also comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where we have facilities.

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NOTE: This job description covers the essentials but isn’t exhaustive. Employees may be asked to take on additional tasks or duties to help meet the evolving needs of our organization