Sales Merchandiser

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Full Time Sales Stuttgart, AR, US

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

POSITION:
Sales Merchandiser – O’Connor Distributing Three Rivers Distributing

(Camden, Stuttgart, Pine Bluff)

FULL TIME:
Travel required with selling territory. Must live within 30 miles of Stuttgart, Arkansas

LEVEL/SALARY RANGE:

Base Salary: $45,000–$55,000, Based on Experience and Qualifications Total Annual Earning Potential:
Up to $75,000 with Bonuses and Commissions

COMPANY

DESCRIPTION:

We are a third-generation family-owned Beer Distributor servicing 26 counties across the state of Arkansas. Our company is focused on expanding our distribution and market share while exhibiting a high standard of excellence in the beer distribution business.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Sales Merchandiser supports retail accounts through stocking, product rotation, display execution and customer service in an assigned territory. This is a development role: the employee will work alongside the sales team and receive cross training in account relationships, sales opportunities and route responsibilities with the goal of transitioning into a dedicated Sales Representative position when ready and a position is available.

The role requires driving between customer locations and is safety sensitive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote O’Connor Distributing brands at retail through promotions, consumer education and merchandising to secure primary display locations to drive incremental sales.
• Independently identify opportunities at retail accounts to educate and make recommendations to retailers to maximize retailer sales.
• Collaboratively work with the retailer to meet mutual needs, including but not limited to merchandising, maximizing visibility of product on beer shelves, coolers, beer caves, displays, accurate pricing, monitoring and maintaining designated back stock area.
• Maintain product freshness standards in assigned retail accounts by monitoring and rotating stock regularly.
• Prioritize multiple, competing priorities while being friendly and professional.
• Execution of monthly, quarterly, & annual sales goals with ability to track results.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older per Arkansas ABC requirements.
• Must live within 30 miles of Stuttgart, Arkansas.
• Valid Arkansas Driver’s License with approved MVR driving record.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Persuasive presentation skills with the ability to speak to a wide variety of audiences.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Safely operate all company equipment and ensure it is maintained in a safe working condition.
• Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear.
• Proper grooming and a professional personal appearance of self and company assigned equipment.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Self-motivated with desire to learn and participate in a team environment.
• Positive attitude towards daily work, team members and customers.
• Adaptable to change to meet competing demands with a sense of urgency and reliability.

EXPERIENCE AND

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ sales experience preferred in beverage/restaurant/bar industry/DSD vendor.
• Knowledge of alcohol beverage industry.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Experience with RAS preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Successful candidate will receive an agreed upon-based salary, with the opportunity to earn up to $75,000 annually through bonuses and commissions, depending on sales…