Merchandiser, Retail

Merchandiser

Burke Beverage Inc.

- McCook, IL 60525

Salary Range $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Monday-Friday Education Level Bachelors Degree Travel Percentage Up to 50% Category Sales

Position Objective: To assist the sales department by servicing and merchandising retail accounts through displays that attract attention of prospective customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build product and POS (point of sale) displays in accounts as directed using hand tools and according to safe operating conditions.
• Originate display ideas or follow suggestions or schedule of management
• Hang electrical signs, banners and place price and descriptive signs on backdrop, fixtures, merchandise or floor.
• Rotate back room stock on a first in, first out basis to guarantee product freshness while stocking shelves and coolers.
• Assist in resets of accounts per schematics.
• Assist in securing the best possible position for our products in every account.
• Report competitive activity and work to guard shelf space from competition.
• Maintain contact with supervisor and inform them when out of stock situations are found in the market.
• Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean vehicle properly stocked with current POS (point of sale) items and company issued tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe and secure work area.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and conduct oneself in a professional manner that is supportive of management.
• Provide back up for pre-sales force as needed and other positions as assigned or requested by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• One year sales or merchandising experience preferred.
• Cicerone Certified Beer Server level preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to safely lift and handle up to 55-pound case of beer frequently.
• Must be able to safely lift and handle a 160 pound ½ barrel of beer occasionally.
• Must be able to climb a ladder and work while on a ladder.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be dependable and trustworthy with the ability to work independently, with limited supervision.
• Must be well organized, able to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Bilingual, Spanish fluency a plus.

Additional Information:

This position requires a self-motivated, high energy individual who is able to work quickly, accurately and effectively with a sense of urgency about getting work done in a safe manner while maintaining a high level of quality service. This position involves strenuous work requiring sitting, driving, stooping, bending, kneeling, pivot twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling and balancing. Must be able to work outdoors and in wet and cold (below freezing) weather.

Must be able to conduct a pre-trip inspection and fuel vehicle daily. Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday and hours start as early as 7:00am though could be earlier based on customer need. Individual will be required to work weekends and holidays as the schedule requires.