Merchandising Supervisor - La Crosse Area

Merchandising SupervisorJoin the Frank Beverage Group Family of Companies! Frank Beverage Group is a family-owned and operated beer, wine and spirits distributor who stands for quality, excellence & a classic yet transformational brand that our customers can count on year after year. We hire exceptional people who will lead & make learning part of their own career journey. From distribution to marketing, from sales to service, inspiration can be found in many of our career positions.Frank Beverage Group offers a great working environment & benefit programs to full time employees:Great work and social environmentPaid Time-OffHealth InsuranceDental Insurance401k Savings PlanCompany Paid Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending BenefitsAnd more![COMPANY] in [CITY, STATE] is now hiring a Merchandising Supervisor. The team members of [COMPANY] are committed, innovative leaders of the beverage industry through marketing, selling, distributing, merchandising, and servicing quality products to our valued customers. The Merchandising Supervisor is responsible for supervising day to day work produced by the Lead Merchandiser and merchandising team direct reports in support of off-premise retail customer needs. This position will perform merchandising team administrative tasks, coordinate team schedules and train new merchandisers.Key Job Responsibilities:Oversees merchandising and stocking products and in-store support for off and/or on-premise accounts. May be required to merchandise and stock products at each account in case of staffing needsInventory and reorganize back stocks, refill cold boxes, shelves, displays as neededFollows quality assurance stands, monitors product codes and maintains ongoing product rotation on all date sensitive productsProvides support on operational practices and proceduresIdentifies and resolves routine problems at time of occurrence and communicates to appropriate parties and escalates to General Merchandising Manager or local business unitWorks with management to provide support monthly display priorities in the retail channelAssists all divisions in major display change projects, as neededOversees and may assist in the building or displays and places, maintains, and updates in-store POS that meets company and supplier guidelines and acts as primary support to sales team for building key accounts, large format displays, meeting supplier and company guidelinesCommunicates proactively and frequently, reaching out to local business units and customers for clarification on product orders, displays, and customer needs.Develops and maintains positive relationships with on and/or off-premise accounts; proactively establishing contact and respectfully interacting with customersAttends product and business training sessions and sales meetings regularly. Conducts monthly meetings with respective team members.Understands and completes all necessary training provided by the company as directedMay be required to assist Leads with scheduling conflict solutions as related to vacation and illness coverage needsMaintains merchandising vehicle maintenance schedule and cleanliness of local teamCoordinates additional merchandising support when neededPerforms team administrative tasks including approving time and PTO requests for direct reportsCreates and maintains the merchandising schedule including providing the coverage necessary for vacation and sick daysTrains merchandisers to meet the standards and expectations for their respective positions, and on procedures, territories, and company policiesOversees lead merchandisers in daily activities such as stocking/backfilling, rotating product, and point of sale placementMay be responsible to open the job req and work with HR on the hiring processSupport goals and ensure professional development plans are in place for their local teamPerform annual performance reviews with input from Lead Merchandiser, and local stakeholders as neededWorks at retail directly with the Merchandisers and Lead Merchandisers on a regular schedule to provide oversight and trainingProvides monthly coaching to team members on Lytx scorecards and addresses critical issues in a timely manner.May need to provide support to delivery by putting delivery loads away at off-premise establishments when needed if short staffedMay need to oversee local inventory of current POS and coupons in vehicle and applies rebates and coupons to packages and display.Additional responsibilities as neededSkills and Abilities include:Intermediate knowledge and understanding of company supplier portfolio and product lines, such as brands carried and packaging sizesKnowledge and familiarity with company customers and contactsDemonstrated knowledge of company processes and proceduresMerchandising experience with Frank Beverage Group consistently meeting or exceeding expectations and demonstrated experience performing these duties with a high level of speed, efficiency, and accuracyExperience leading teams or projects and training others preferredUnderstanding of routing, and structure of operations teamsBasic to intermediate understanding of eoStar, UKG, GeoTab, and Lytx softwareKnowledge of the beverage alcohol industry and its retail consumers is preferredAbility to follow direction on multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to read and write in EnglishAbility to work independentlyAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingGoal oriented, focused, and assertiveAbility to persuade and influence othersAttention To DetailDemonstrated organization skillsAbility to motivate othersAbility to engage in crucial conversations with team, to resolve conflict or job performance issuesAbility to prioritize tasks in a constantly changing environmentAbility to collaborate with multiple departmentsQualifications:High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required, Bachelor's degree in a related field preferredA valid driver's license and good driving record is required.Required to be at least 18 years of ageCustomer service experience requiredMay need to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessaryThree year's previous experience in related field (distribution, hospitality, supplier or beverage industry) preferredPhysical Requirement:Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds on a regular basisMust be able to crouch, reach and graspMust be able to sit in a car for extended periodsWe offer a professional, safe and friendly work environment as well as a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay structure.Frank Beverage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.Notice of AI Use in Job Application ReviewAs part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process. AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate's qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.