Merchandiser
United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.
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A Merchandiser is an entry-level position for sales that involves working in accounts to ensure that beer is rotated and merchandised to both United and supplier standards. This position collaborates with numerous teams in order to maintain United's "look of the leader" throughout all segments of our business. This position is perfect for a self-motivated, competitive individual who thrives in situations requiring a high level of organization, interpersonal skills, and creativity.
Qualifications
Qualifications :
- Must be 19 years or older
- High school or vocational school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Valid driver's license for applicable state
- Clean driving record
- Valid auto liability insurance for applicable state
- Rotate backstock, shelf, coldbox, and displays in an account
- Break down newest order that was delivered, ensuring backstock is organized and in proper storage areas
- Stock grocery shelves
- Build displays using point of sale material
- Check beer dates for out-of-date and close-dated product
- Create credit tickets for partial closed-dated cases of beer
- Build and maintain strong relationships with account management
- Build and maintain strong relationships within United with delivery associates, sales representatives, and sales management to work as a team
- Create pull up reports for United chain beer management
- Perform sales deliveries of product as needed to accounts
- Drive by United company vehicle to all call points in assigned territory
- Use pallet jacks and rolling carts in stores to move product
- Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies :
Decision MakingPlan and OrganizeCustomer FocusProfessionalismFlexibilityTime managementRelationship buildingWorking as a teamPositive attitudeCritical Skills :
Time managementQuality controlProduct knowledgeProficient in Microsoft Office and other technology useExcellent verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detailStrong communication and collaboration skillsStrong organizational skills with a proven ability to multi-task and prioritize work loadAble to read, write, and perform basic math computationsWorking knowledge of computerized hand-held devicesResults-driven (performance)Working Conditions :
Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weatherAble to work occasionally in refrigerated areasAble to work in an environment with moderate noise levelsPhysical Requirements and Essential Functions :Regular, reliable attendance requiredWork hours are 6 : 00 a.m. or 7 : 00 a.m. until completion of dutiesMust work weekends and extended hours as neededAbility to drive to all call points within assigned territoryAble to frequently use hand trucks, stairs, ramps, and docksAble to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feelAble to frequently down stack and relocate large amounts of product weighing 50-65 lbsSome work in refrigerated area, with some overhead lifting requiredAble to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlAble to learn and maintain knowledge of company and productsMust have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance