Merchandiser, Retail

Virginia Eagle Distributing Company is seeking a full‑time Merchandiser to join our dynamic team in Lynchburg, VA. As a vital part of our sales operation, Merchandisers play a key role in ensuring our products are well‑stocked, attractively displayed, and easy for customers to find.

• A motivated self‑starter with a strong work ethic.
• Organized and detail‑oriented.
• Comfortable with physical work and lifting.
• A team player who enjoys creating clean, well‑stocked displays.

• Be part of a supportive and energetic team.
• Enjoy a role that keeps you moving and engaged.
• Make a visible impact every day in stores across the community.

• Ensure all VED products are stocked and placed to standard.
• Execute VED Rotation Policy criteria at all accounts completing assigned “Rotation Documentation” forms.
• Immediately inform Sales Rep of product out of stock within assigned accounts.
• Assist the Sales Representative in attaining route sales goals by providing qualified merchandising.
• Execute all account work orders.
• Execute delivery of products as specified on sales tickets, if needed.
• Assist route delivery team in ensuring VED Impact Standards are achieved at all assigned accounts.
• Establish and maintain good customer relations by ensuring cooperage/pallets are picked up, shelves are left orderly, and pull‑ups are made as scheduled, etc.
• Merchandise accounts for routes outside of designated area as needed.

• Ability to safely drive various vehicles.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry, including overhead lifting, 15–40 pounds or more on a repetitive basis during a 10‑hour day with frequent bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling and sitting.
• Ability to push and pull a 2‑wheel dolly on a regular basis.
• Ability to move beverages in and around accounts. Package beer weighing 15 lbs. to 40 lbs. per case. Occasionally lift kegs weighing up to 165 lbs.
• Effective communication in English, both verbal and written.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Virginia Eagle offers all full‑time employees a benefit package to include paid time off, holidays, maternity leave, and parental leave. Insurance options in health, dental, vision, FSA, accident, and cancer coverage are also available for enrollment. Short and long‑term disability as well as a life insurance policy are provided, paid for by the company. In addition, Virginia Eagle has a 401(k) plan with a generous match.

Virginia Eagle Distributing is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.