Sales Trainee - Merchandiser

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 39,520 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Vacation accrual

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is seeking a Merchandiser I in the Hammond, IN area to perform merchandising in retail accounts, install promotional materials, and manage stock levels. The role supports sales teams by ensuring optimal product displays and pricing across assigned territories.

The position requires at least one year of experience, reliable transportation, and the ability to comply with beverage industry regulations.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in merchandising or related role.
• Must have reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and ability to maintain auto liability insurance.
• Familiar with federal, state, and local beverage/alcohol laws within assigned accounts.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Build displays and update pricing and offers within assigned territory.
• Maintain positive relationships with retail customers.
• Ensure products are properly displayed across accounts.
• Install point-of-sale materials as directed by sales teams.
• Stock products on shelves, displays, and cold boxes as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

One year experience

Reliable vehicle

Driver's license

Auto liability insurance

Bev/alcohol laws awareness

Job description

What You Need To Know

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's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including:

• comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
• dental and vision plans
• tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts
• disability coverage
• life insurance plans
• a 401(k) plan
• tuition assistance
• a wellness program
• parental leave
• vacation accrual
• paid sick leave
• and more

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $19 / hour. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We’re especially honored to be awarded a place on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads 2026 for the third consecutive year. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

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

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience
• Must possess a reliable vehicle, a valid drivers’ license, and the ability to obtain and maintain auto liability insurance by State laws
• Apprised of federal, state, and local laws affecting the beverage/alcohol industry within account responsibility
• 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 (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) 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 48lbs

EEO Statement

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