Super Merchandiser

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: Super Merchandiser

SUMMARY: Execute programs to increase chain account sales volume, market share and distribution while maintaining product quality standards, improving in store merchandising and marketing awareness for our brands.

JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for retail shelf replenishment, product rotation, retail inventory, constructing displays, and maintaining point of sale materials to enhance sell through.
• Maintain and improve retailer satisfaction and relationships while achieving targeted sales and execution goals.
• Candidate will be responsible for strict adherence of all state and federal laws.
• Adhere to company policies and laws (local, federal & state) pertaining to product invoicing, signatures and payments.
• Responsible for regular call frequency on a small number of chain account stores primarily to maintain adequate product inventory, increase distribution, monitor retail pricing and shelf space management.
• Build business relationships with retail decision makers and license owners.
• Professionally communicate, negotiate and present sales related materials and ideas.
• Responsible for maintaining product freshness standards in assigned retail accounts by monitoring and rotating stock and managing retail inventory levels.
• Monitor compliance of assigned account licenses insuring we are only selling to active licensed customers.
• Maintain current and themed retail advertising execution though ordering and installation of brewer/brand appropriate point of sale materials.
• Increase shelf space and position for all products within the Standard Sales portfolio.
• Obtain distribution for new brands and packages where appropriate or targeted.
• Assist in the resolution of credit issues and the collection of past due balances.
• Responsible for the execution of retail programs and objectives set by the company.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with other team members
• Attend sales and branch meetings as required
• Complete assigned training and development classes as assigned
• Execute company and brewer partner assigned surveys
• Perform all other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

• Good communication skills and ability to partner and collaborate effectively with others
• Direct experience in wholesale beer distribution and/or brewer/supplier operations
• Good communication skills and ability to partner and collaborate effectively with others
• Effective time management skills
• Knowledge of iPad/Computer applications and operations
• Positive customer service skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid Driver's license
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications, (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); iPad
• Ability to calculate simple math functions and good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work and drive positive results in a fast-paced, team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICTIONS:

• One (1) year of selling or merchandising experience
• Class A CDL
• Bachelor's Degree
• Field and retail sales experience in the beverage industry or other consumer product industries
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple projects

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
• Occasional carrying and reaching

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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.