Merchandiser jobs in Mississippi

As a distributing company specializing in premier beer and beverages across Texas, Mississippi, and Kentucky, Standard Sales Company, L.P. is one of the most successful organizations in sales and marketing in the wholesale industry. We stand by our company mission statement, “Through the utilization of the Commitment To Excellence (CTE) principles; work as a team to increase sales, market share, and profitability, thereby ensuring the continued growth and prosperity of Standard Sales Company, L.P. and its employees.”

Come join our team!

JOB TITLE: Merchandiser

SUMMARY: Responsible for retail shelf replenishment, product rotation, retail inventory organization between and during deliveries, constructing displays, maintaining retail point of sale materials to enhance the sell through of our brands and packages.

JOB DUTIES:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and special events

• Be responsible for equipment and point of sale materials

• Assist with retail deliveries when required

• Assist with placement or installation of point of sale, merchandising and display activities in retail accounts

• Stock shelves according to current shelf schematic

• Follow company policies and procedures regarding product freshness and rotation

• Monitor condition of POS (paper and permanent), and coordinate replacement with sales rep

• Follow all product handling procedures according to each retailer’s policy

• Adhere to the route schedule to ensure proper coverage and service of assigned accounts

• Construct and maintain retail displays as instructed by District Manager or Sales Rep

• Deliver immediate need “hot shot” retail order requests

• Adhere to company policies and laws (local, federal & state) pertaining to product invoicing, signatures and payment collection.

• Ability to effectively communicate and work with other team members

• Complete assigned training and development classes as assigned

• Attend company meetings as required

• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Good communication skills and ability to work and collaborate effectively with others; includes team, other depts. and clients/customers

• Effective time management skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Ability to calculate simple math functions

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Good work ethic and a positive attitude

• Good organization skills and multitasking ability

PREFERRED QUALIFICTIONS:

• Experience with Microsoft office applications, (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• A team player with a readiness to communicate often and effectively

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple projects

• Direct experience in wholesale beer distribution and/or brewer/supplier operations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs.

• Hang merchandise as needed

• Repetitive lifting, up to 50 lbs. overhead

• Bending, pulling/pushing up to 340 pounds on a two-wheeler

• Ability to continuously stand or walk

• Ability to bend and occasionally squat

• Repetitive carrying and reaching

• Stand for extended periods of time

• Able to perform job-related tasks without hindering the safety of self or other employees, while wearing safety equipment needed

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans

• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays

• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan

Standard Sales Company, L.P. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.