Warehouse / Sales Support Manager – Somerset, NJ

Warehouse / Sales Support Manager - Somerset, NJ

The H.U.S. Strategic Marketing Inc. Warehouse / Sales Support Manager will oversee daily warehouse activity and supports the sales/merchandising office on behalf of Brown-Forman Corporation, a beverage alcohol company.  This role is primarily warehouse based.  There is rare work outside assisting with event execution.  This is a full-time permanent role with benefits; generally hours of work will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Specific Responsibilities:

Inventory Management

• Receive, sort, and store shipped Point-of-sale (POS) items such as:  t-shirts, posters, cardboard displays, lanyards, glasses, etc. in a 4,000 square foot warehouse. 
• Pick, pack, kit and ship POS items, as required by field staff.

• Operate and maintain the engraving machines and coordinate the logistics of getting engraved products to sampling/tasting events.
• Track inventory using Excel spreadsheets and maintain an accurate system which others can easily understand.

• Maintain and track personal expense reporting and trackers for market activities.
• Coordinate with Program Training Manager and State Manager for assessing and fulfilling merchandising requirements for POS for key accounts.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment such as a manual lift/pump truck.
• Develop, adhere and enforce safety procedures and protocols at all times. The Warehouse Sales Support Manager must wear steel-toed shoes, at all times, while in the warehouse.

Communication and Professionalism

• Consistently demonstrate professional behavior as outlined in the HUS Code of Conduct and from Brown-Forman Corporate directives.
• Exhibit sound judgment and be able to support and explain reasoning behind decisions.
• Communicate effectively concerning all aspects of warehouse management to all stakeholders.
• Communicate with colleagues and clients who will order the products, and arrange for the receiving at the warehouse.
• Communicate with managers and partners to ensure all expectations are aligned, programs executed and resources are used effectively.
• Meet commitments and deadlines.
• Assist and support coworkers, work cooperatively in groups, and actively resolve conflicts through tact, consideration and in a spirit of teamwork.

Event Execution

• Assist in the planning, and execution of trade events.
• Understand and communicate the Brown-Forman brand at program events within the respective market.
• Drive a company provided vehicle on occasion to deliver POS to Key Account Representatives and others during the high-season (October - December).
• On some occasions, evening & weekend work will be required.

Relationships

• Report to the Managing Director, Hive US who is located outside of New Jersey.
• Directly accountable to the Program Training Manager and the State Manager for Brown-Forman, located in New Jersey.
• Communicate and collaborate daily with seven Key Account Representatives throughout New Jersey.
• Communicate and collaborate occasionally with head office staff (Finance, HR) located in Toronto, Canada.

Qualifications

• College Degree preferred, but not required. Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license without restrictions and a clean driving record.
• Age 25 years or older to be covered by our driver's insurance.
• Able to lift 50 pounds regularly, independently and without assistance.
• Strong English language communication skills in reading, writing and speaking.
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Previous experience working independently and without direct supervision.
• Previous experience communicating with a team.
• Previous experience managing a warehouse is ideal.

General Info

HUS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Employment with HUS is contingent upon successfully completing the background check administered by a third party to verify an applicant's employment history, education, driving record and any criminal record, and upon the results being satisfactory to HUS management. 

About the Company

Since 2004, the Hive U.S. Activations' mission has been to create brand experiences through key account management and superior promotional executions in all retail channels, with the ultimate goal of "Winning at the Point of Purchase." Building and supporting beverage alcohol brands in on- and off-premise environments is our specialty.

How to Apply:

Send a resume & cover letter as one document, along with your salary expectations to:  .  Please put New Jersey - Warehouse Manager in the subject heading of your email and apply as soon as possible, ideally by October 11, 2016.  No phone calls please. Thank you for your interest in this role.