Merchandiser

Job Description

Description:

Interested in working in the wine/spirits industry? The Merchandiser role is a paid training ground to jump start your sales career in the beverage industry. There is an opportunity for professional development and growth within the Company. This role provides an opportunity to learn the various divisions, portfolios, brands, and sales technology.

Position Overview:

To support sales and marketing efforts of the company by ensuring the visibility in the assigned account. This is accomplished through utilization of creative displays, Point of Sale placement, activation materials, brand development, stocking & maintaining shelves, counter, cold box & windows. This role requires creative, fast paced thinking and collaborative teamwork with sales personnel and customers.

Key Accountabilities:

Enhancing visibility of shelves, displays, windows, counters, cold boxes and retail inventories within assigned accounts according to the merchandising standards

Creatively displays point of sale items according to the brand standards

Work with Sales Representatives to ensure proper inventory of products for shelf, counter, cold box, and floor displays

Maintain photographic record of account displays

Track displays, counters, shelf and signage by store.

Create effective merchandising presentations to retailers

Establish and maintain rapport with store managers

Share brand & product knowledge with store managers and customers as neededRequirements:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to learn brand and product knowledge

Ability to work flexible hours as needed

Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative

Self-motivated, team player who is enthusiastic

Education/Experience/Training:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

College degree or equivalent work experience/training/education preferred

Candidate must possess valid Massachusetts driver’s license and registration

Physical Demands and Environment:

Occasional physical exertion including the regular lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds and the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds

Work requires frequent standing or walking throughout the work day

Work requires considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasks requiring periods of focused mental and visual concentration

Work requires travel and exposure to weather conditions while visiting customers, prospects or vendors

Potential for accidents due to over the road travel including traffic accidents, delivery of goods or the set up of displays

Hourly Rate: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, and Saturday work required

Company Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Earned Time Off (ET0)

Earned Sick Time

Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement

Certification Courses provided (Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)), and (Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS)).

Martignetti Companies prides itself on being a company where you can bring your best self to work every day. We strive to be an employer of choice where everyone feels that they belong. We do so by acting on our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and offering a substantial benefits package that includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, a comprehensive 401K plan, and employee discounts. All are welcome to apply to work for a company that truly believes its employees are its greatest asset!

Martignetti Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Martignetti Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.