Merchandiser, Retail

Merchandiser FT

Our full‑time merchandisers are tasked with travelling to assigned accounts to stock, rotate, and face our products. Our products include many different brands of beer, wine, and non‑alcoholic beverages. This position is perfect for those who like to move around and do something a little different every day.

• Stocking:
  Stock, rotate, and face merchandise at assigned accounts.
• Organizing:
  Consolidate and organize products in backstock areas.
• Creating displays:
  Work with Sales Representatives to build displays.
• Coordinating:
  Communicate necessary information within the sales team to ensure proper product levels and prevent stock outs.
• Lifting:
  Repeatedly bend to lift product including cases weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Competitive pay:
  Merchandisers start out at $17.00 per hour.
• Great Health Benefits
  • Medical
    • A completely free plan for you and your entire family with a generous company HSA contribution.
    • A low‑cost plan with an HSA contribution.
    • A low deductible plan with an FSA option.
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Other ancillary benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Company Paid Short Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage reimbursement:
  Employees are compensated per mile for the use of their own car.
• Opportunity for advancement:
  We are likely to promote within before hiring externally.
• Product discounts:
  Generous employee discounts on product purchases.

• A valid driver’s license.
• Adequate auto insurance (the specifics will be provided during the interview process).
• Reliable transportation:
  Merchandisers drive their own vehicle from store to store.
• Stable work history:
  We hire people with a proven track record of reliability; training takes about two weeks.
• Self‑directed:
  Although part of a team, you will often work alone.
• Customer service problem‑solving skills:
  Communicate with customers and other employees.

Chicago native Larry Gary settled in Hastings, MI, where he owned and operated a bowling alley. In 1963, Larry and his wife, Joan, moved to the Grand Rapids area, where Larry founded Kent Beverage. Detroit native Tim Sullivan, along with his brother Mike, founded Sullivan Brothers Construction on the east side of the state. After seeing friends thrive in the beer distribution business, Tim purchased Grand Rapids’ B&B Beer in 1977.

Both companies grew and flourished, passing from one generation to the next. On May 13, 2013, Kent Beverage and B&B Beer merged, forming Alliance Beverage – a company committed to being the “Preferred Distributor” for everyone it interacts with. Since day one, Alliance has prioritized recruiting top talent and upholding the highest standards of integrity, teamwork, and respect, aiming to enrich the lives of associates, customers, suppliers, and the community.

Alliance serves more than 6,000 customers across Western Michigan with three distribution centers and six sales offices, and its team members are active participants in their communities.