Daytime Merchandiser; Bristol​/Abingdon Market

Merchandiser – Full‑Time

Job Location:

Abingdon, VA 24210
Salary Range: $18.00 – $20.00 hourly

Join the Blue Ridge Beverage Team! Blue Ridge Beverage Company, Inc., a leading distributor of beer, wine, and non‑alcoholic beverages in Central and Southwest Virginia, is looking for a full‑time merchandiser to help grow our business.

Merchandisers provide daily support to the sales and delivery team at the retail account level, centering on product rotation and pricing, promotional program execution such as display building, and meeting merchandising standards.

• Comprehensive medical insurance, including health, dental, prescription, and vision care
• Paid time off plus 3 scheduled paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

• Communicate regularly with sales and delivery teams on any issues at retail
• Check‑in deliveries at assigned retail accounts, confirming accuracy of the order
• Fill cooler spaces and shelves while following proper rotation based on code dates
• Build product displays according to merchandising standards
• Ensure accurate pricing and marketing materials are displayed
• Remove damaged and out‑of‑code product from shelves and coolers, repair damage, and return to shelf if possible
• Ensure strict adherence to account service schedule and route assignments as directed by management
• Establish two‑way communications with manager to discuss customer needs, opportunities, account progress, and potential issues
• Maintain strict quality control standards within each account according to company standard operating procedure Stock Rotation and Exchange Program
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Maintain professional internal and external relationships throughout the company
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity
• Interact and collaborate with company employees at all levels in a respectful manner
• Lead by example, build trust, value others, and communicate effectively with others in a team environment
• Demonstrate sense of urgency in accomplishing goals and objectives
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to work nights and early mornings as training, team‑building, and other circumstances dictate

• 2 years of general employment experience; experience in customer service, merchandising, or other sales-related positions preferred
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment that consistently requires a sense of urgency
• Demonstrated basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to work and problem‑solve with minimal supervision
• Proficient in technology
• Strong interpersonal, listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver license with an excellent driving record

Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen that includes THC.

Physical requirements:

frequent bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and sitting; fine finger and hand manipulation; speaking clearly; hearing sufficient to maintain conversation; seeing sufficient to read and drive; lifting, moving and carrying up to 25 lbs., frequently lifting or moving more than 50 lbs., and occasionally lifting or moving up to 150 lbs.; work in varying temperatures, as assignments may involve working in a cooler.

EOE