Merchandiser II

Merchandiser II

Join the team that has been recognized by both USA Today and The Dallas Morning News as a Top Workplace! The fact that you landed here indicates you are looking for a better workplace. Maybe you feel unappreciated, and you are tired of being treated like just another employee. When you join our team, you become part of the Andrews family, a place where you are valued and respected.

We invest in our team members and are dedicated to their success by offering:

• Weekly Pay, Every Friday
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• 401k with Company Match (FREE Money!!)

And yes, you will receive free Beer throughout the year! (Root beer to those under 21 years old.) After all, you will be working for an award-winning BEER & Spirits distributor, and we want you to enjoy the brands you already love like Modelo, Coors, Miller Lite, Corona, Heineken, Blue Moon, Shiner, Sam Adams, Dos Equis, Revolver, Lakewood, Rahr, Truly, Topo Chico, Twisted Tea, Pacifico, and many more!

And for those who enjoy spirits, Andrews is now distributing some of the top brands within the Spirits category such as Buffalo Trace, Fireball, Southern Comfort, Corazon, Wheatley, Seagram's, Canadian Mist, and other Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Brandy, Cognac, and Tequila brands!

A Merchandiser II can be expected to perform the following tasks in this role as a routine part of their job:

• Supports the account team as needed for account coverage activities to ensure service levels are maintained.
• Maintains, tracks and manages inventory via the P2PDI process to ensure each account has adequate inventory to avoid out-of-stocks at all times.
• Performs backfill account coverage for the assigned Account Manager as needed for coverage submitting routine account orders on a timely basis.
• Runs varied routes as needed for market coverage as needed.
• Performs all merchandising activities; stocking and rotating, organizing, and refilling back stocks, cold boxes/coolers, shelves, beer caves and displays adhering to all quality and rotation policies ensuring service levels are maintained.
• Ensures service levels and compliance rates for each assigned account are met or exceeded.
• Rotates product to ensure all quality standards and compliance regulations are maintained/achieved.
• Works with Coaches/Leadership to record and track OOS in each assigned account.
• Ensures all Andrews SKUs are priced appropriately and meet standard of visibility.
• Walks the account for merchandising opportunities and pairing with Andrews' portfolio.
• Keeps backroom and inventory areas clean and organized. Notifies manager of any product breakage in an account.
• Completes and documents retail call with signature and provides feedback to Account Manager and District Sales Manager (DSM) to ensure appropriate inventory levels and exceptional customer service in all assigned accounts.
• Partners with the Account Manager to identify display opportunities, build displays and executes placement of signage and other merchandising items.

* This is a multi-leveled role with graduated levels of in-market experience, knowledge and skills and responsibilities.

This list is not all inclusive of other tasks and subtasks that may be necessary in performing this role, but rather an overview of the role's primary work tasks.

CAPABILITIES

A Merchandiser II has a greater opportunity to succeed if they can develop and master the following job related capabilities and KSAs:

• Andrews Portfolio
• Beer, Spirits and Distribution Industry
• Brewing Process
• Category Management/Space Management
• Competitive Portfolios
• Customer Service Principles
• Inventory Management Principles
• Merchandising Literacy
• Model Market Concepts
• OSHA Policies and Procedures
• Packaging and Code Dates
• Quality Standards and Code Dates
• Safety Standards and Procedures
• Selling Principles
• SmartDrive Program
• Swap and Drop Procedure
• TABC Guidelines

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to Influence Others
• Ability to Organize and Prioritize Workload
• Ability to Perform Basic Math and Write Legibly
• Ability to Solve Problems and Develop Potential Solutions
• Ability to Work Steadily at a Fast Pace to Meet Time Schedules and Deadlines
• Active Listening and Feedback Skills
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Organization Skills
• Teamwork Skills
• Technical Aptitude/Computer/iPad Skills
• Time Management and Prioritization Skills

QUALIFICATIONS

A qualified candidate for the Merchandiser II role should satisfy the expectations below:

• One Plus Years' Experience Merchandising and/or Servicing Retail Accounts
• Current Valid Driver License
• Must Have Dependable Vehicle to Use During Daily Shift; Must Carry Required Level of Insurance
• Advanced Communication Skills
• Previous Distribution Business Experience or Other Consumer Product Goods (CPG) Experience

Here's what we hope you will have:

• Previous Selling Experience
• High School Graduate or Equivalent Certificate
• Previous Beer Industry Experience
• Advanced Technical Skills and Abilities

*Please note -we ask all candidates to create an account in order to apply for a position with us. Please click "Apply" then "Create Account" to create a new account, or sign in if you are a returning applicant.