Merchandiser; Connecticut

Overview

Are you interested in the wine and spirits industry? The Merchandiser role is a great way to kickstart your sales career in the beverage industry. This position offers professional development and growth opportunities within the company. You'll learn about our divisions, portfolios, brands, and sales technology.

As a Merchandiser, you'll support our sales and marketing efforts by ensuring our products are visible and attractive in assigned accounts. You'll build creative, eye-catching displays, place Point of Sale and activation materials, engage in brand development initiatives, and keep shelves, counters, cold boxes, and windows well-stocked and maintained. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, thinks creatively, and enjoys collaborating with sales teams and customers.

• Make sure shelves, displays, windows, counters, cold boxes, and retail inventories look their best and meet merchandising standards.
• Use creativity to arrange point-of-sale items according to brand standards.
• Work closely with Sales Representatives to ensure proper inventory levels for shelves, counters, cold boxes, and floor displays.
• Keep a photographic record of displays in each account.
• Monitor and track displays, counters, shelves, and signage by store.
• Create compelling merchandising presentations for retailers.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with store managers.
• Provide brand and product information to store managers and customers as needed.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Excited to learn about our brands and products.
• Willing to work flexible hours when needed.
• Capable of working independently and taking initiative.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, ready to contribute to the team’s success.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• A college degree or equivalent work experience is a plus.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and registration required.

• Regularly lift objects up to 25 pounds and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Be on your feet for extended periods (standing or walking).
• Requires strong focus for complex tasks requiring attention to detail.
• Travel and exposure to varying weather conditions when visiting customers, prospects, or vendors.
• Potential for accidents due to road travel, including traffic incidents, delivery of goods, or setup of displays; stay alert and careful.

• Hourly Rate: $22.00 per hour.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, with Saturday work required.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Earned Time Off (ETO)
• Earned Sick Time
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Certification Courses provided (Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) and Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS))

Note:

Martignetti Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, and local laws. We also comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where we have facilities.

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NOTE:

This job description covers the essentials but isn’t exhaustive. Employees may be asked to take on additional tasks or duties to help meet the evolving needs of our organization.