Merchandiser - Western MA (Commonwealth)

Martignetti; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401K Retirement Plan

Earned Time Off

Earned Sick Time

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Job summary

Martignetti Companies is hiring a Merchandiser to support sales and marketing by ensuring products are visible and attractive in assigned accounts. You will create eye-catching displays, place POS materials, and assist in brand development while maintaining shelves, counters, cold boxes, and windows.

The role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys teamwork with sales and customers, and is eager to learn about our brands and products.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree or equivalent work experience is a plus.
• Massachusetts driver’s license and registration required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure displays meet merchandising standards.
• Arrange point-of-sale items per brand standards.
• Coordinate with Sales Representatives on inventory levels.
• Keep a photographic record of displays in each account.
• Monitor displays, counters, shelves, and signage by store.
• Create compelling merchandising presentations for retailers.
• Build strong relationships with store managers.
• Provide brand and product information to managers and customers.

Skills

Clear communication

Brand learning

Flexible hours

Independence

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Description

Are you interested in the wine and spirits industry? The Merchandiser role is a great way to kickstart your sales career in the beverage industry. This position offers plenty of professional development and growth opportunities within the company. You'll learn about our various divisions, portfolios, brands, and sales technology.

As a Merchandiser, you'll support our sales and marketing efforts by ensuring our products are visible and attractive in assigned accounts. You'll build creative, eye-catching displays, place Point of Sale and activation materials, engage in brand development initiatives, and keep shelves, counters, cold boxes, and windows well-stocked and maintained. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, likes to think outside the box, and enjoys working collaboratively with sales teams and customers.

Key Accountabilities:

• Make sure shelves, displays, windows, counters, cold boxes, and retail inventories look their best and meet our merchandising standards.
• Use your creativity to arrange point-of-sale items according to brand standards.
• Work closely with Sales Representatives to ensure proper inventory levels for shelves, counters, cold boxes, and floor displays.
• Keep a photographic record of your displays in each account
• Monitor and track displays, counters, shelves, and signage by store
• Create compelling merchandising presentations for retailers
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with store managers
• Provide brand and product information to store managers and customers as needed

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Can communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Excited to learn about our brands and products
• Willing to work flexible hours when needed
• Capable of working independently and taking initiative.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, ready to contribute to the team’s success

Education/Experience/Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• A college degree or equivalent work experience is a plus
• You will need a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and registration

Physical Demands and Environment:

• Regularly lift objects up to 25 pounds and up to 40 pounds occasionally
• 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

Hourly Rate: $22.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, and Saturday work required

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Earned Time Off (ET0)
• Earned Sick Time
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement

Martignetti Companies prides itself on being a company where you can bring your best self to work every day. We strive to be an employer of choice where everyone feels they belong. We act on our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion by offering a substantial benefits package that includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a comprehensive 401K plan, and employee discounts. All are welcome to apply to work for a company that believes its employees are its greatest asset!

Martignetti Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of 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.