Merchandiser-Sales Coordinator

Merchandiser- Austin

  The primary duty of the Merchandiser position is designed to help with merchandising on a daily route, building decorative displays to increase volume and maximize brand visibility.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

• Engage in regular call frequency on assigned retail accounts to sell product, gain distribution, merchandise, and stock product
• Organize and refill back stock, coolers, beer shelves and displays
• Build healthy business relationships and establish good communication with our retail customers
• Identify merchandising opportunities at account and make recommendations to customer
• Maintain designated back stock area at customer location; ensure area is organized and free of trash
• Maintain product freshness standards in assigned retail accounts by monitoring and rotating stock regularly
• Remain aware of all Ben E. Keith product offerings
• Project a friendly, professional image at all times
• Attend meetings as required
• Operate all company equipment safely and in a manner consistent with company policy
• Ensure company equipment is in clean and safe working condition; reports any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Draught experience preferred • Ability to learn and effectively use the handheld sales unit • Basic computer skills preferred • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) preferred • Ability to work in a fast paced environment • Able to coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments • Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment • Must be highly motivated and results oriented, with a strong attention to detail • Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations • Must be able to read and write English • Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear • Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with clean driving record • Must be 18 yrs. or older to apply • High school graduate or GED required

“Driver safety is important to Ben E. Keith.  We use dash cameras which leverage artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events and improve driver safety performance. The videos are also used to exonerate drivers in accidents.  All drivers sign a driver consent form upon hire to confirm their understanding.”