Merchandising Coordinator presso GREY EAGLE DISTRIBUTORS

Description

Position Title:  Merchandising Coordinator

Department:  Sales & Marketing

Schedule: Start Time 7:00 A.M.; Monday - Friday, weekends as needed

Position reports to:  Sales Operations Manager

Primary purpose and function of position:  Supervise, support, train, and provide daily direction to Account Merchandisers.  Perform merchandising activities in retail accounts and provide other Sales & Marketing Team support as directed. This position is considered “exempt” from the FLSA overtime rules.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage, lead, motivate and develop department personnel
• Coordinate merchandising activity for all key initiatives (pricing, POS etc.) and retail merchandising blitzes (Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.)
• Assist in the management of budgets for assigned area of responsibility
• Coordinate completion of performance reviews for assigned area of responsibility
• Administrative paperwork including: complete and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports as required
• Ensure proper stock rotation in assigned retail accounts and notify appropriate sales personnel of potential inventory and/or freshness issues
• Fill shelves, build and restock displays as needed
• Follow up on delivery issues with direct supervisor
• Repack product as needed
• Comply with all Wholesaler Equity Agreement requirements, Grey Eagle and supplier standards and policies
• Adhere to all Federal, State and Local liquor regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; High school diploma or GED certificate required
• One-year beverage/consumer goods selling or merchandising experience
• Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle during business hours
• Highly self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Project a friendly, courteous and professional image
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent customer orientation with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be forklift certified and have the ability to safely operate job related equipment
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the job including, but not limited to: repetitively handling cases of beer, reaching above head height, climbing, bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push or pull package product weighing 50 plus pounds and draught product weighing 165 plus pounds
• Valid driver license and safe driving record
• Regular and reliable attendance required
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed
• Technologically proficient; including familiarity with MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to pass a required pre-employment physical, background and drug screening
• Ability to perform all essential job functions and duties as assigned