A beverage distribution company in Shreveport is seeking a Merchandiser to follow a structured account call list, ensure product quality, and maintain good relationships with customers. Candidates must be 21 years old, have a valid driver's license, and be available to work weekends. Prior merchandising experience is preferred, as is strong customer service and communication skills. This role involves physical activities and driving company vehicles.
Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license required.
Safe driving record is essential.
Prior merchandising experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Follow structured account call list and rotation frequency.
Develop good working relationships with customer managers.
Ensure product freshness standards are met.
Maintain a clean company vehicle.
Report out-of-stock issues to Team Leader.
Skills
Customer service skills
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks
Education
High school diploma or GED certificate
Job description
Responsibilities
Follow a daily structured account call list and structured rotation frequency
Weekend hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Friday - 8:00 A.M. until route is complete, or as directed by lead merchandiser
Saturday, Sunday - 4:30 A.M. until route is complete, or as directed by lead merchandiser
Holidays as required
Develop and maintain good working relationship with all customer managers, employees and receiving clerks
Ensure product freshness standards of ALL products in all assigned accounts
Repairing damaged product and packages in the market to maintain high company standards and package integrity
Verify all paper and permanent Point of Sale materials (P.O.S.), both exterior and interior, are current and in good visual condition
Build displays, organize shelf sets, organizing and rotating cold box, and other merchandising activities, as communicated by Team Leader
Company vehicle:
Maintain a clean and organized vehicle
Pick up assigned vehicle Friday morning and return at the end of route on Monday
Complete all assigned training requirements
Work with Team Leader to resolve customer service issues
Report out-of-stock issues to Lead Merchandiser or Team Leader
Safety awareness and prevention is the duty of all employees. As an employee of Eagle Distributing, it is incumbent of you to think safe, be safe, act safe and be aware of all situations that could put safety in jeopardy to any employee or our customers. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on company vehicles. Follow all traffic laws, ordinances and regulations of Local, State, Federal and Company.
Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age
Valid driver’s license
Safe driving record
Highly self-motivated and results oriented with the ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, and be attentive to details
Professional conduct and organizational skills
Available to work weekends Friday through Tuesday, as early as 4:30 A.M., as well as on holidays, as needed
Strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Physical requirements include: Repetitive bending, lifting up to 20 lbs, pulling/pushing up to 250 pounds on a two-wheeler, hanging point of sale merchandise