Seasonal Merchandiser

Rippling, Inc.; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Wine Group seeks a Seasonal Merchandiser to support sales growth and brand visibility across assigned territories. In-store merchandising, inventory checks, and collaboration with the sales team help deliver exceptional customer service in the wine market.

The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, customer-focused, and excited to work in wine. This role involves frequent fieldwork, lifting multiple cases, and coordinating with store managers and distributors to maintain strong

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, merchandising, hospitality, beverage distribution, or related field preferred.
• Passion for wine and interest in beverage industry.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time and priorities.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency with mobile applications for reporting and communication.
• Must be at least 25 years of age (For Auto Insurance Coverage Reasons).
• Safety – adheres to quality standards and safety rules.
• Technical aptitude – comfortable with tools, hardware, software, and equipment.
• Detail oriented – ensures compliance with specifications.
• Organization – maintains a clean, orderly work area and reports equipment or material issues.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities; can work with little direction.

Responsibilities

• Merchandising & Brand Execution: drive merchandising at store level in grocery chains; assist with product placements and seasonal initiatives; develop displays and ensure proper pricing and POS materials.
• Inventory & Delivery Support: assist with order verification and coordinate with warehouse and delivery teams; ensure proper placement after deliveries.
• Administrative Responsibilities: complete daily activity reports and use company systems for reporting and order management; maintain compliance with policies and alcohol regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Independent work

Time management

Job description

The Seasonal Merchandiser plays a vital role in supporting sales growth, brand visibility, and customer relationships throughout assigned territories. This position assists with merchandising and inventory management at store level and serves as a key partner to the sales team in delivering exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, customer-focused, and excited to work in the wine industry. They enjoy working independently in the field while contributing to the success of a collaborative, locally owned, growth-oriented company.

What you'll do

Merchandising & Brand Execution

• Support operations, drive and sales teams through merchandising products at store level in all grocery chains.
• Assist with new product placements, program execution, and seasonal initiatives set up and take down.
• Support seasonal chain resets as directed at store level.
• Ability to begin work as early as 6am as directed.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with store managers, buyers, and account staff.
• Merchandise wine products in assigned accounts according to company standards.
• Build and maintain displays, shelves, cold boxes, and promotional placements.
• Ensure proper product rotation, pricing, shelf tags, and point-of-sale materials are in place.
• Maintain shelf organization, cleanliness, and overall brand presentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate out-of-stock or low-inventory situations.

Inventory & Delivery Support

• Assist with order verification and inventory checks.
• Coordinate with warehouse and delivery teams to resolve product or service issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely product placement following deliveries.
• Deliver product when necessary to support customer needs and company operations.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete daily activity reports, route documentation, and account notes.
• Utilize company systems and mobile applications for reporting, communication, and order management.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and all applicable alcoholic beverage regulations

. Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, merchandising, hospitality, beverage distribution, or a related field preferred.
• Passion for wine and interest in the beverage industry.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time and priorities.
• Comfortable lifting and moving wine cases on a regular basis.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency with mobile applications and technology used for reporting and communication.
• Must be at least 25 years of age (For Auto Insurance Coverage Reasons)
• Safety – maintains quality standards and follows all safety rules
• Technical aptitude – skillful in the use of tools, hardware, software, and equipment
• Detail oriented – identifies defects and ensures compliance with specifications
• Organization – maintains a clean and orderly work area informs supervisor of any defective or faulty equipment or material
• Analysis & problem-solving: ability to work independently with little direction

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move product weighing up to 50+ pounds, including lifting, placing, pushing and pulling
• May require bending, twisting, and kneeling.
• Ability to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time
• Ability to work overtime as needed

What We Do

At Mitchell Wine Group, we’re passionate about great wine.

We believe in providing great customer service, doing things the right way, and empowering our employees to be leaders and innovators within our industry.

The Mitchell Wine Group (MWG) was founded in 2004 with a mission to be the premier independent importer and wholesaler of fine wine in the state of Oregon. We take pride in our comprehensive portfolio of artisanal wines at all price points, our knowledgeable employees, and our exceptional customer service.

Our Culture

Working at MWG means you will be a part of a growing team of knowledge leaders, creating value for our customers through our expertise and customer service. Mitchell Wine Group fosters a proactive culture of teamwork, communication, entrepreneurship, integrity, and accountability. We live by our values while having fun, and we’re big on maintaining work-life balance.