Merchandiser, Retail

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn’t just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it’s a family‑owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well‑established, and it is no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweeks as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide‑ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $19 per hour plus incentives. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate’s education, skills, and experience and will make an offer accordingly.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Columbus, OH

Sales – Apply

The Merchandiser II is responsible for performing merchandising activities and constructing displays of SGWS products in key retail accounts as requested by the Sales Team or retail customers. This role will provide support to Sales Representatives by ordering products and may be required to expedite product delivery on an emergency basis.

• Build and maintain merchandising/display materials for all products.
• Position merchandise and create a customer‑ready selling floor.
• Ensure store appearance and merchandise displays are in line with plans, selling history, and new receipts.
• Consult with buyers, marketing, and sellers on product positioning and presentation plans.
• Place product orders on behalf of the Sales Representative.
• Service local stores and refill existing displays to keep company products fully stocked on the shelves.
• Create and coordinate visual presentations of merchandise, including store layout and exhibits.
• Distribute and install refund offers, neck hangers, shelf‑talkers, and price signs on products sold by the Company.
• Fill cold boxes and warm shelves at client accounts with products sold by the Company.
• Refill and re‑merchandise existing displays of product sold by the Company.
• Assemble, install, and fill all types of display racks.
• Pickup and deliver special orders, mail, and merchandise.
• Perform sales support functions, including the use of current point‑of‑sale marketing materials, oversight of shelf space in the chain territory manager’s accounts, and consistent communication with the representative regarding changes in buyer preferences and out‑of‑stock inventory concerns.
• Reset alcoholic beverages at the store level (e.g., rearranging products using an authorized plan within an assigned territory/set geographic region).
• Implement authorized plans/schematics developed by the various chain headquarters; accuracy in evaluation, application, and execution is essential.
• Introduce new products, reinforce established case volume and display activity, and monitor in‑store promotion results.
• Stay abreast of business/market conditions, recognize new opportunities within each account, maintain necessary territory records, and support the sales representative’s visibility and market saturation.
• Build and develop trust with retailers…