Retail Merchandiser Position Available In Albany, New York

Retail Merchandiser 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Albany, NY We love to add enthusiastic, hardworking Merchandisers to join our team for in Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Fulton Montogomery, Schoharie, Washington and Columbia Green County! DeCrescente Distributing Company is the premier beverage distributor in the Capital Region, located in Mechanicville, NY. The pace is fast but the rewards of working at DeCrescente are great! If you’re not afraid of hard work, this job may be for you. Full Time 4 days, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and one rotating day a week 4:00am start time Salary is $21.50/hr. Check us out Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and vision) after 30 days 401(k) with Generous Company Match FREE Onsite Wellness Center for Medical Care and Physical Therapy FREE Onsite Fitness Center Employee Purchase Discount Program Generous Paid Time Off (Including your birthday!) Holidays (Including a Super Bowl Holiday!) Family Oriented Activities and Events Mileage reimbursement for local travel This position requires the ability to successfully obtain a solicitor’s permit in New York State. Criteria include but are not limited to applicants being at least 21 years of age.

Job Summary:

The Merchandiser is responsible to stock coolers and shelves neatly with product, construct and/or maintain product displays, accurately price and rotate product. Merchandisers record accurate daily account activity through usage of your Company issued iPhone. Merchandisers maintain proper administrative work, to be submitted each Friday. Other activities include pricing proper displays, maintaining assigned POS and taking care of damages in your assigned stores. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All employees are held accountable for practicing and promoting a safe and healthy work environment.

Essential Functions:

Business Arrive at first scheduled account per managements direction and company practice as communicated upon hire or when awarded route Check voicemail at a minimum of every 2 hours Set up and maintain assigned Point of Sale (POS) Place POS in all accounts when/where authorized (bottle necks, shelf strips, static’s and rebates) Place signs on cooler and product displays Wear DeCrescente issued uniforms at all times Wear steel toed boots at all times Use Merchandiser iPhone to call in orders Perform other miscellaneous duties as directed by Sales Representatives and Merchandising management Report to work with all necessary equipment maintained and in proper working condition Company Issued Phone Base wrap Price gun Case cards Labels Static’s Box cutter Blank signs Tape Inkers Re-packs Rebates People Maintain account level relationships with appropriate account personal in your market Provide professional customer service to all external customers in your market area Self-Organization Maintain a clean and neat appearance Check voice mail at a minimum of 2 hours Attend the following meetings: Quarterly Merchandising meetings as scheduled Arrive at first scheduled account per management expectation per channel Adherence to designated route per day/week (calls on all scheduled customers)

Required Skills:

HS graduate 2 years general employment or equivalent combination of experience and education Sales merchandising related work experience or a minimum of 1 year related experience preferably within the beverage industry Ability to work with minimal supervision Basic computer skills and advanced knowledge of iPhone Strong interpersonal skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong problem-solving skills Valid Driver License and good driving record

Work Shift Requirements:

Ability to work additional hours as needed Must speak to supervisorto notify him/her any time prior to the beginning of work shift when calling in sick. Voice mail or e-mail messages are not acceptable replacements. Use and maintenance of company-issued equipment Environment & Physical Demands Work safely and follow all OSHA regulations and company safety policies and procedures For all on-the-job injuries or accidents, must notify Safety Officer, supervisor, and Human Resources immediately (no later than 1 hour) Exposure to retail account beverage coolers, basements, backrooms Ability to lift up to 165 lbs to waist height. Able to kneel, squat, bend, lunge, stretch, step-up and rotate body holding 10-40 lbs. of product and/or carry to a tiered shelf frequently Ability to stand and walk 8+ hours per day Ability to climb ladders (to hang POS, as required). Thirsty for a New Adventure? Apply Now! www.decrescente.com/careers DeCrescente Distributing Company is an equal opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a Drug-Free Workplace.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $21.50 per hour Expected hours: No less than 38 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift Every weekend No nights Weekends only Application Question(s): • Required Response• This position is a 4-day weekend position, are you available to work every Friday, Saturday and Sunday? This position as different shift availabilities. Please indicate which you are interested in- Part time or Full time. Do you have a reliable vehicle to use during the course of your work day?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Merchandising:

1 year (Preferred) Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Albany, NY:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

On the road