Merchandiser/Off-Premise Sales Support

Merchandiser / Off-Premise Sales Support

Summit Spirits & Wine is a state-wide wholesale distribution company centered on developing our existing supplier and customer relationships, while expanding new relationship opportunities that support the distribution and sales of Spirits, Beer, Wine, and Non-Alcoholic beverages, including mixers and concentrated juices.

The Merchandiser/Sales Support candidate will act as a liaison, provide product/services information and resolve any emerging problems that our customer accounts might face with accuracy and efficiency. They will be responsible for closing sales, meeting with existing customers on a scheduled basis to build rapport and showing new products, while maintaining quality customer relationships. Also responsible for stocking shelves, building displays, and refilling coolers. In addition, this position will follow up after the deliveries are made by our drivers and service shelves from the liquor department storage areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Calls on accounts and covers daily routes.
• Merchandises and maintains all products within accounts including shelf placements, displays, cold boxes/coolers, as well as day of deliveries and back stock; participates in resets as needed.
• Ensures proper rotation of code dated product. Read date codes correctly and reference sheets as needed.
• Ensures product is in-stock at store level for successful execution of demos prior to the weekend by Brand Ambassador/Promotional Model Team.
• Communicate orders for product replenishment. Places orders when needed.
• Ensures maximum brand visibility within accounts by maintaining account standards as determined by management and using effective and current point of sale (POS) materials when applicable (shelf tags, signs, etc.).
• Develop a strong working knowledge of brands, suppliers, and off-premise merchandising techniques and standards
• Flexibility to perform other tasks and special projects as deemed necessary by management.
• Strives for, attains, and exceeds standards of performance goals.
• Contributes to the team effort in building our brands and works to create a result-oriented sales team.
• Maintains a professional image and positive communication with sales team, warehouse, and supervisors.
• Learns computer systems at chain accounts for product inventory inquiries and label/sign making.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 2-3 years' previous work experience in sales in alcohol distribution or liquor industry
• Valid State driver's license with a clean driving record
• Reliable transportation with valid insurance
• Must be able to lift cases/kegs of product up to 50 lbs
• Goal-oriented, organized team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to work in an unsupervised environment and have the consistent ability to prioritize responsibilities and work effectively while dealing with a variety of requests throughout the day