Beer Merchandiser

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES!Job SummaryTo rotate, price, restock, merchandise and build displays in assigned accounts. Establish positive relationships with all assigned retailers as a “partner/consultant.”Route covers Osceola, Chariton, Corydon, Ottumwa, Oskaloosa and Centerville surrounding areas. Mileage reimbursement is available!Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMerchandise all assigned accounts in a timely, thorough and professional manner including coolers, displays, hot shelves and singles bins. Make sure requisite pricing is reflected and all labels are faced. Do not leave the account until all required tasks are completed to Company standard.Maintain back stock in a neat and orderly manner. Work closely with Sales Personnel to ensure proper rotation of all products sold, including, but not limited to, cooler shelves, hot shelves, displays, singles bins and back stock.Work breakage in a timely and efficient manner to ensure they do not accumulate.Build effective, striking displays in the primary position on all retail ad features and promotional packages with appropriate point of sale. Look for opportunities to maintain bigger, better and more displays than competition.Safely handle all empties, pallets and unsold product to prevent damage. Return all empty pallets to the warehouse by employing proper accounting procedures.Merchandise and rotate all points of distribution to achieve, and maintain, out-of-stock levels at zero.Develop working relationship with decision maker in all assigned accounts. Offer suggestions for increasing sales of all products in Company portfolio through merchandising concepts such as displays, point of sale, new items, etc.Communicate daily with other members of sales team (including Drivers) to ensure coordination of merchandising activity in assigned accounts. Inform Merchandising Manager immediately of any competitive activity in the market that could impact sales, distribution, space, pricing, etc. Inform the appropriate Sales Personnel of any out-of-stock or potential out-of-stock issues.Maintain a positive working relationship with the owners, managers and employees of all assigned accounts. Have a positive attitude and demonstrate a sincere interest in the business success of each account.Daily activities must be accounted for through the use of merchandising pads, notes and the time clock. Ensure that all reports required by this job function are maintained and submitted in a timely manner. Report immediately to your supervisor any scheduled merchandising stops to a retail account that will not be made. After completing all scheduled merchandising stops, contact the Merchandising Manager for additional assignments.Take proper care to maintain a clean, organized Company vehicle inside and out. This includes following all maintenance and service instructions and promptly reporting any problems/damage to the vehicle.Work within established scheduled time parameters. Be consistently available to perform assigned job functions.Responsible for ensuring all time worked is properly and accurately recorded utilizing the appropriate, designated modes of timekeeping.Maintain open and clear communications with the owners, managers, and other employees of the Company.Comply with all relevant company policies and procedures outlined in the KEG 1 Iowa, LLC Employee Handbook.Conduct all activities in accordance with local, state, and federal liquor control regulations.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education – high school diploma or equivalentExperience – none specifiedLicensing – valid Driver License #J-18808-Ljbffr