Merchandising Team Lead ; Company Car

Job Details

Job Location:

GA Savannah - Savannah, GA 31419

About United United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum.

Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.

Want to get in on the fun…We’d love to have you!

A Lead Merchandiser helps train, develop and evaluate a team of Merchandisers and schedules the team to meet business demands. Lead Merchandisers perform merchandising activities and construct displays of United Distributors’ products in retail accounts as requested by the sales team or retail customers. Lead Merchandisers are responsible for product rotation, stocking of product, display presentation, display execution, and installation of point-of-sale displays.

Lead Merchandisers may be required to expedite product delivery as requested by the United management team.

• Must be 21 years or older
• High school or vocational school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university; or technical school preferred
• Valid driver’s license in the applicable state
• State minimum auto-liability insurance
• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to maintain these minimum administrative driving requirements throughout employment

• Maintain merchandising standards within a designated geographic area
• Assist Territory Manager with training, retaining, evaluating and developing merchandising team members
• Supervise the daily sales and merchandising activities
• Schedule team members to meet the demands of the business
• Visit accounts to monitor adherence to merchandising standards
• Assist sales team with maintaining positive relationships with retail customers
• Perform merchandising and stocking activities within an assigned territory
• Ensure all company products are properly displayed
• Complete stock rotations, shelf resets and backroom duties as needed
• Drive to assigned points
• Install point-of-sale materials as directed
• Expedite delivery of product
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Effective Judgment
• Plan and Execute
• Customer Focus
• Coaching
• Flexibility/Multi-Tasking
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Handles Stress
• Conflict Resolution
• Relationship Development
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Managing multiple Priorities
• Problem Solving/Solution-Oriented

• Time management
• Quality control
• Product knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other technology use
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math computations
• Results-driven (performance)

• Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather
• Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas
• Able to work in an environment with moderate noise levels

• Regular, reliable attendance required
• Work hours are 6:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m. until completion of duties
• Must work weekends and extended hours as needed
• Ability to drive to all call points within assigned territory
• Able to frequently use hand trucks, stairs, ramps, and docks
• Able to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Able to frequently down stack and relocate large amounts of product weighing 50-65 lbs
• Some work in refrigerated area, with some overhead lifting required
• Able to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products
• Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact  or call  for assistance with an accommodation.