Beverage Merchandising- Chain Route

Salary: $40,000- $46,000 D.O.E

Are you a people person who is good at building strong customer relationships? Does the ability to earn incentives for added sales sound attractive to you? Would you like to find a company that will invest in your success and partner with you as you grow a career? At Shanker Beverage Company, we value and invest in our employees. Our goal is to promote from within, and with recent growth and promotions, we have a Lansing Chain Sales/ Merchandising position open.

 

Shanker Bev. Co. is an independent beverage distributor, based in Lansing and servicing nine surrounding counties. We have been in business since 1933 and are a 5th generation, family-owned and operated organization. On our team, you get the benefits of working for a smaller company with a more personal atmosphere, while representing large brands such as Faygo, Sparkling Ice, Essentia, Alani Nu, Poppi, Nesquik, Jones Soda, Prime, La Croix, Absopure, Calypso, Everfresh and MANY more!

 

This Chain Sales/ Merchandising position averages 40-45 hours per week and will include weekend and some holiday work. This position will work a chain store route w/in Lansing area. Work with and train with sales support staff. Merchandise assigned accounts. There is room for advancement if you perform at a high level that exceeds expectations. The ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic and the ability to be autonomous. This position is physical in nature, so the candidate should be able to perform tasks, including but not limited to squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting, and lifting 50+ pounds.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Survey the store for product needs in main selling area, cold box and out-of-aisle displays.
• Stock shelves, cold box and displays with product from delivery or backroom storage area.
• Review date codes and rotate product as required.
• Order product to fill shelves, cold box and displays as directed by Sales Supervisor.
• Transmit and verify orders in accordance with company guidelines.
• Enhance appearance of all company products by pulling merchandise forward on shelves, facing labels to front and repacking product in correct carriers as needed.
• Dust product as needed.
• Organize back stock inventory at accounts and work to floor on a regular basis.
• Ensure that all POS is hanging over correct product and is clean and readable.
• Communicate out–of-stocks, missing POS, pricing errors and other problems to Sales Representative and/or Sales Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain positive professional relationships with owners and buying personnel at accounts.
• Check company communications (voice mail/text/e-mails) at regular intervals throughout the day.
• Adhere to account call frequency and sequence to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to work safety guidelines established at each account.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Regular and sustained periods of strenuous physical exertion requiring ability to lift, carry and position objects using proper body mechanics (10 to 15 pounds consistently and 25 to 40 pounds occasionally).
• Significant periods of time spent in a vehicle, traveling to accounts within assigned territory.
• Exposure to a variety of environmental conditions: weather, temperature, lighting and noise as determined by circumstances at accounts within assigned territory.

If this sounds like it would be a good fit AND you possess the following requirements, please apply to join our team!

Requirements:

• Valid Michigan driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated business math skills.
• Time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Commitment to quality and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Professional appearance.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed including weekends and holidays.

Work Time & Compensation:

• This is a full-time salaried position, averaging 45 hours per week
• Typical work week will include day(s) off during the week and working Saturdays & Sundays .
• Full benefits offered including health, vision, dental insurance, 401K, group disability, group life insurance and paid time off
• Include rolling sales incentive and brand incentives offering up to $6K per year.
• Yearly salary starting range $40,000-$46,000, based on experience
• Company Vehicle and iPhone/ IPad provided

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance