Merchandising Manager

Requisition ID: 39889 

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!

Coors Distributing Company (CDC) is one of the nation's leading beer and beverage distributors based in Denver, CO. We are the critical link between our suppliers and the retail outlets, restaurants, and bars that bring our beverages to consumers. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Molson Coors Beverage Company, we are the only company-owned distributor and one of the largest single-site distributors in the country.

We seek, value, and respect everyone's unique perspectives and experiences, knowing we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other's successes.

Here's to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

 

Crafted Highlights

In the role of Merchandising Manager, working in Denver, Colorado, you will be part of the Sales and Merchandising team. You will lead merchandising operations by developing team capabilities, optimizing resources and routes, driving execution standards, and partnering across the business to deliver exceptional service to retailers and consumers.

This position reports to the Director of Sales and works closely with Merchandising Supervisors, Merchandisers, Sales teams, Delivery teams, Category Management, retailers, and other cross-functional business partners.

 

What You'll Deliver

• Most importantly, you will lead and develop a team of merchandising leaders and associates, supporting their growth through coaching, training, performance conversations, and career development.
• Build and maintain effective merchandising operations by optimizing routes, staffing plans, and resource allocation to meet customer and business needs.
• Partner with Sales, Delivery, and other teams to execute merchandising strategies that support sales growth, product availability, and service excellence.
• Use business data and market insights to identify opportunities, improve operational efficiency, and support informed decision-making.
• Foster strong retailer relationships and help resolve escalated customer concerns while promoting a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture.

Key Ingredients

• You are an authentic leader who values and respects differences and believes diverse perspectives contribute to stronger teams and better outcomes.
• You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4+ years) in business, sales, merchandising, or a related field.
• You have at least 3 years of leadership experience in sales, merchandising, retail operations, or a related field.
• You have experience leading, coaching, and developing employees to achieve team and business objectives.
• You are comfortable using technology and data to analyze information, solve problems, and make sound business decisions.
• You build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across teams to achieve shared goals.
• You communicate effectively with employees, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• You take accountability for results, act with integrity, and honor commitments.
• You have a valid driver's license and are able to meet company driving requirements.
• You are able to lift and move products weighing up to 46 pounds and occasionally work with products above shoulder level.

Beverage Bonuses

• We care about our People and Planet and are committed to making a positive impact in our communities.
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups that provide networking, volunteer, and leadership development opportunities.
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career through learning and development programs.
• Participation in our Total Rewards package, including competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, retirement benefits, paid time off, parental leave, and employee assistance resources.
• Access to company events, branded merchandise, and Molson Coors products and beverages.
• Work alongside passionate colleagues in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative environment.

Work Environment: This role requires regular presence in both the office and the market, including frequent interaction with employees, retailers, suppliers, and customers.

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail View email address on us.fitly.work . 

Pay and Benefits:

At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.

Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings : $110,100.00-  $144,500.00(posting salary range) + 15%  target short term incentive + $23,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).

The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.