Merchandiser

Brown Distributing Company is a leading beverage distributor throughout the state of Virginia Since 1919 Brown Distributing has grown into a beverage distribution business with combined sales of over 3 million cases annually and serving in excess of 3000 retailers with nearly 200 employees Brown Distributing offers their employees competitive compensation complete benefit package including medical dental vision company paid life insurance and a 401K employer match Brown Distributing offers their employees competitive compensation complete benefit package including medical dental vision and a 401K employer match We are looking for a motivated and highly energetic Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team Schedule This position requires working five consecutive days per week Available schedules include SundayThursday Fridays and Saturdays offTuesdaySaturday Sundays and Mondays offFinal schedule assignment will be based on route availability and business needs Start time is no later than 6 am & work until the route is complete Compensation 2000hour PFP Potential Pay for Performance 40000month bonus up to 2231hour Vehicle Allowance of 55000month Cell Phone Allowance of 2500month ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following Other duties may be assigned Establish and maintain a positive first name relationship with the customer which includes knowing the name of key management personnel at store level Completely replenish inventory levels located in the cooler on end caps warm shelves on displays and other areas where BDC products may be located Maintain product freshness guidelines as instructed Keep sales representatives and merchandising leads informed of any close coded product that is in the market so appropriate action can be taken Assist sales representatives with executing POS and display building strategically and professionally Set up arrange and maintain product displays to ensure they align with company visual merchandising standards Ensure that all displays and products are in top condition free from damage and meet company quality standards Keep work area in a neat and orderly fashion Please follow all BDC safety guidelines including the wearing of steel toed slip resistant shoes Report any safety issues and accidents immediately to merchandising leads SALES PROMOTION Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with our customer in every account Completely replenish inventory levels of Brown Distributing product located in every account Inventory is replenished by moving backroom stock to displays shelves and coolers accessible to the consumer The common industry term for this function is packing out Turn all product labels so that labels are facing the consumers eye The common industry term for this function is facing Pulling any depleted items or items forward to the front so that the box is presented in a clean manner The common industry term for this function is fronting Strategically place relative brand andor promotion paper advertising material POS base wrap etc as supplied by Brown Distributing Proper rotation of BDC products located in every account This is done by placing oldest date of product to the front and keeping newer dated product furthest to the back Fill rotate and maintain all displays in every account Assist in display building as needed by sales representatives and merchandising leads Execution of all other sales promotion activities needed Stock rotate and organize backroom stock in a manner that allows for items to be easily picked and inventoried ADMINISTRATION Accurately record back stock movement to cooler or display Report and record any pertinent customer comments andor complaints to the appropriate supervisor or other sales management personnel Complete all assigned classes surveys and evaluations Review miles driven each month in MOTUS mileage tracking SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Interaction with employees customers and retailers should be executed in a safe and productive manner Limit cell phone use to communicating with merchandising leads and sales representative in appropriate areas VA law has banned the use of handheld devices while driving Follow all rules and regulations while driving INTERACTION Maintain a professional relationship with all other BDC employees that contributes to the development and enhancing of company morale Cooperate with all BDC personnel to improve and maintain company efficiency and service Respond to all customer requests and concerns in ways that will sustain positive long term relationships Communicate with sales reps for accounts you will service that day for any changes or notes Report and record any pertinent customer comments andor complaints to the appropriate supervisor or other sales management personnel Communicate with merchandising leads andor team leads at the end of every day QUALIFICATIONS Your own transportation to drive from grocery store to grocery store A valid Real ID Virginia drivers license with no negative points no DUI convictions no speeding tickets in the last 3 yearsAbility to maintain a great relationship with our customers and be able to communicate effectively and comfortablyAbility to lift 25 lbs or more repetitively Since stocking will be your main responsibilityA flexible schedule Start time is no later than 6 amAll final applicants will be required to comply and pass all drug background and driving checks Brown Distributing Company values diversity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place Brown Distributing is a proud V3 certified Company The Virginia Values Veterans V3 Program is an official Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Veterans Services Program c 2014