Merchandiser

Company: Republic National Distributing Company
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: October 9, 2021

Job Description:

Hourly Pay Range:  Starting at $17.50/hr

Great Pay

Excellent Benefits

For full-time associates, this job position offers health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) Plan, and a Health Savings Account (HSA). Other benefits include company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability and company-paid holidays. We also offer a paid time off (PTO) program to provide associates with scheduled or unscheduled paid time off from work that can be used for needs such as vacation, personal or family illness, doctor appointments and other activities of the associate’s choice.

Participation in these programs are subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility.

Summary: Promotes the Company’s products by servicing assigned accounts.  Maintains store standards by creating and arranging floor displays, resetting coolers and stocking shelves.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (additional responsibilities may be assigned)

·         Places price and descriptive signs on backdrop, fixtures, merchandise, on floor.

·         Checks quantities of goods on display and in stock and services the account to achieve 100% in stock by manually lifting and placing cases or bottles.

·         Prepares, constructs and maintains product displays according to schematics, directions and standards.

·         Provides customer service as required by customer and consumer demand.

·         Operates hand trucks and pallet jacks to move cases from store room to sales floor

• Has the necessary POS needed for the day on the truck, returns unused POS to the warehouse promptly.
• Maintains all administrative work in a neat and legible fashion.  Copies key personnel on market conditions, refused displays and other customer issues.
• Presents promotional activities and suggestions to customers as instructed by the company.  Surveys the account for merchandising opportunities.  Have all current sales support sheets available for opportunities to improve Republic’s representation in the store.
• Consults with store managers, buyers and/or sales representative to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.
• Submits daily activity report and merchandising reports.  Reports competitive activity and pricing as it occurs to immediate supervisor.
• Writes sales orders, on occasion, as needed.
• Covers open sales territory, as needed and as applicable, due to absence or vacation.
• Operates motor vehicle to various assigned accounts within an assigned geographic region.
• This position could require the employee to work some nights, some weekends, and/or some holidays.

Requirements/Physical Demands: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferably one year merchandising experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Requires a current, valid state driver's license, ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements as defined by the Company and Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License, as required by the state.  The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and will occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. 

We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

With roots extending before Prohibition, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business that has evolved into one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits wholesaler, employing close to 13,000 associates across 31 states and the District of Columbia. We offer a vibrant inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who desire a profession that makes them feel accomplished, challenged, and engaged. Our associates are diverse, passionate, and socially responsible making RNDC an employer of choice in the industry.

At RNDC, we care about your well-being at work and with your family. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and other programs to help with finances, legal issues and even your pets. We deliver exceptional professional development and career advancement opportunities. Your success and achievement is supported by innovative learning programs, industry certifications, associate resource groups, diversity councils, mentorships, and an enthusiastic network of professional peers who care about you and our communities. Together, we partner with our communities to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.

With high-energy professionals who genuinely enjoy their jobs, at RNDC we believe If It's Fun, We're Doing It Right!

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