Part-Time Merchandiser (OS Wine Team)

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits; South Haven (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Part-Time Merchandiser to join their dynamic OS Wine Sales Team in South Haven. In this role, you will be responsible for stocking and handling products across multiple retail accounts, ensuring effective placement and display of merchandise. This position requires a professional demeanor and the ability to work closely with store personnel to enhance product visibility and sales. You will enjoy a flexible work schedule of up to 29 hours per week with competitive pay. If you have a passion for sales and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

401K Contributions

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years and high school diploma required.
• 2 years of sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for stocking and handling merchandise in retail accounts.
• Build displays and manage product conditions within stores.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Basic iOS Devices

Job description

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is a growing statewide company seeking a Part-Time Merchandiser for our OS Wine Sales Team to service multiple accounts in South Haven.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Merchandiser is responsible for timely stocking and product handling of all GLWAS merchandise shipped to assigned retail accounts. This position will work with store-level personnel to ensure effective placement of shelf products and in-store displays while assessing the effectiveness of different product displays and display locations. The Merchandiser must demonstrate a professional demeanor by dressing and grooming in a professional manner while keeping the vehicle clean and organized with adequate P.O.S. and other sales materials. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Building displays
• Managing GLWAS product conditions within the store
• Working with GLWAS District Managers and Area Managers to address product out of stocks
• Territory Management
• Correctly runs workday according to plan
• Maintains and uses reports, forms, and pre-plans
• Communicates on a daily basis with Manager

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule

This Merchandiser is a part-time position working up to 29 hours per week with daytime hours varying by schedule Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend hours may be required as schedule demands.

Pay & Benefits

• $18.00 per hour
• Eligible for 401K contributions upon date of hire

Required Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years
• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic competency with basic iOS devices
• 2 years sales experience (preferred)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The Merchandiser operates in the field with daily travel, driving in all weather conditions. Time is also spent in a professional office environment, using standard office equipment. Work environment will vary based on account stops.

Merchandising is a very active position. The employee must frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, and climb throughout the day while lifting, stacking, moving, and rotating items without handles that weigh up to 50 pounds; push/pull carts with up to 100 pounds of force. This position is required to operate warehouse equipment and regularly read, write, and communicate in English. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Requirements

• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules
• Cooperate with all management and staff of GLWAS
• Follow all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position
• Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings including a full Background Check, 10-Panel Drug Test, Physical Evaluation, and Agility Test
• Maintain a safe driving record

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Great Lakes Wine & Spirits

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, we are local, everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits' success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service, and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products.

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Great Lakes Wine & Spirits will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, or student because of a physical or mental impairment with regard to any position or program for which that person is qualified.