Sales Trainee - Merchandiser

Women of the Vine & Spirits; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in Fort Wayne, IN is looking for a Merchandiser I to execute in-store merchandising, build displays, stock SGWS products, and install promotional materials in retail accounts.

You will collaborate with Sales teams, maintain relationships with retailers, ensure products are properly displayed, and support territory objectives. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience.
• Must possess a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain and maintain auto liability insurance on their vehicle in compliance with SGWS company requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Build displays and update pricing and special offers within an assigned territory
• Maintain positive relationships with retail customers
• Ensure all company products are properly displayed
• Install point‑of‑sale materials as directed
• Stock products on shelves, displays, and cold boxes as necessary
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Skills

One year of experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people - and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn’t just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it is a family‑owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Company Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Location Fort Wayne, IN

Overview

The Merchandiser I is responsible for performing merchandising activities, constructing displays, and stocking SGWS products in retail accounts as requested by sales teams or retail customers. The Merchandiser will install promotional point‑of‑sale materials to achieve display objectives and stock products as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build displays and update pricing and special offers within an assigned territory
• Maintain positive relationships with retail customers
• Ensure all company products are properly displayed
• Install point‑of‑sale materials as directed
• Stock products on shelves, displays, and cold boxes as necessary
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience
• Must possess a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain and maintain auto liability insurance on their vehicle in compliance with SGWS company requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• May require lifting, lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48 lbs

This position is deemed a safety‑sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, an affirmative action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning the consideration of a qualified applicant’s arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer’s pay bands or ranges.