Area Merchandising Supervisor - Baraboo

FRANK LIQUOR COMPANY INC•Baraboo, WI

About The Position

Join the Frank Beverage Group Family of Companies! Frank Beverage Group is a family-owned and operated beer, wine and spirits distributor who stands for quality, excellence & a classic yet transformational brand that our customers can count on year after year. We hire exceptional people who will lead & make learning part of their own career journey. From distribution to marketing, from sales to service, inspiration can be found in many of our career positions. Frank Beverage Group offers a great working environment & benefit program to full time employees: Great work and social environment Paid Time-Off Health Insurance Dental Insurance 401k Savings Plan Company Paid Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Benefits And more! Frank Liquor Company in Baraboo, WI is now hiring an Area Merchandiser Supervisor. The team members of Frank Liquor Company are committed, innovative leaders of the beverage industry through marketing, selling, distributing, merchandising, and servicing quality products to our valued customers. The Area Merchandising Supervisor is responsible for supervising day to day work produced by the Lead Merchandiser and merchandising team direct reports in support of off-premise retail customer needs. This position will perform merchandising team administrative tasks, coordinate team schedules and train new merchandisers.

Requirements

Intermediate knowledge and understanding of company supplier portfolio and product lines, such as brands carried and packaging sizes
Knowledge and familiarity with company customers and contacts
Demonstrated knowledge of company processes and procedures
Merchandising experience with Frank Beverage Group consistently meeting or exceeding expectations and demonstrated experience performing these duties with a high level of speed, efficiency, and accuracy
Understanding of routing, and structure of operations teams
Basic to intermediate understanding of eoStar, UKG, GeoTab, and Lytx software
Ability to follow direction on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to read and write in English
Ability to work independently
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Goal oriented, focused, and assertive
Ability to persuade and influence others
Attention To Detail
Demonstrated organization skills
Ability to motivate others
Ability to engage in crucial conversations with team, to resolve conflict or job performance issues
Ability to prioritize tasks in a constantly changing environment
Ability to collaborate with multiple departments
High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required
A valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
Required to be at least 18 years of age
Customer service experience required
May need to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
Must be able to crouch, reach and grasp
Must be able to sit in a car for extended periods

Nice To Haves

Experience leading teams or projects and training others preferred
Knowledge of the beverage alcohol industry and its retail consumers is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
Three year’s previous experience in related field (distribution, hospitality, supplier or beverage industry) preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees merchandising and stocking products and in-store support for off and/or on-premise accounts. May be required to merchandise and stock products at each account in case of staffing needs
Inventory and reorganize back stocks, refill cold boxes, shelves, displays as needed
Follows quality assurance stands, monitors product codes and maintains ongoing product rotation on all date sensitive products
Provides support on operational practices and procedures
Identifies and resolves routine problems at time of occurrence and communicates to appropriate parties and escalates to General Merchandising Manager or local business unit
Works with management to provide support monthly display priorities in the retail channel
Assists all divisions in major display change projects, as needed
Oversees and may assist in the building or displays and places, maintains, and updates in-store POS that meets company and supplier guidelines and acts as primary support to sales team for building key accounts, large format displays, meeting supplier and company guidelines
Communicates proactively and frequently, reaching out to local business units and customers for clarification on product orders, displays, and customer needs.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with on and/or off-premise accounts; proactively establishing contact and respectfully interacting with customers
Attends product and business training sessions and sales meetings regularly. Conducts monthly meetings with respective team members.
Understands and completes all necessary training provided by the company as directed
May be required to assist Leads with scheduling conflict solutions as related to vacation and illness coverage needs
Maintains merchandising vehicle maintenance schedule and cleanliness of local team
Coordinates additional merchandising support when needed
Performs team administrative tasks including approving time and PTO requests for direct reports
Creates and maintains the merchandising schedule including providing the coverage necessary for vacation and sick days
Trains merchandisers to meet the standards and expectations for their respective positions, and on procedures, territories, and company policies
Oversees lead merchandisers in daily activities such as stocking/backfilling, rotating product, and point of sale placement
May be responsible to open the job req and work with HR on the hiring process
Support goals and ensure professional development plans are in place for their local team
Perform annual performance reviews with input from Lead Merchandiser, and local stakeholders as needed
Works at retail directly with the Merchandisers and Lead Merchandisers on a regular schedule to provide oversight and training
Provides monthly coaching to team members on Lytx scorecards and addresses critical issues in a timely manner.
May need to provide support to delivery by putting delivery loads away at off-premise establishments when needed if short staffed
May need to oversee local inventory of current POS and coupons in vehicle and applies rebates and coupons to packages and display.
Additional responsibilities as needed