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Columbia Distributing

Cold Equipment Manager

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What they do

A Merchandiser assists with marketing or promoting merchandise in a retail store. Advises on trends and styles; designs and creates merchandise displays in a store, to generate or improve customer sales. Works with sales associates, merchandise managers and product vendors. Monitors customer preferences and sales data.

$40,613 / year median in Oregon

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Summary

Primary Responsibilities Manage the receiving, delivery, reset, maintenance, and inventory for all non-alcoholic beverage cold equipment

Responsible for scheduling all the cold equipment deliveries to our account base and maintain a daily/weekly log of activity

Direct communication with store personnel and salespeople regarding cold equipment and resets

Manage the reset calendar to include communication and coordination with sales and merchandising teams to ensure timely and effect resets

Analyze the effectiveness of cold equipment placements by utilizing sales reports and making suggestions on how equipment can best be utilized

Develop and maintain positive, cooperative, and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and others you meet through your job

Adhere to all state liquor laws and regulations

Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate department staff

Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned

Responsible for managing cold equipment Cap X budget & purchase

Tracking, documentation, and cooler movement in accordance with our KDP agreement

Manager operation expenses to budget

Always demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values Key Competencies General knowledge of industry products

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Bilingual Preferred

Effective organizational and time management skills

Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers

Strong sense of accountability

Ability to develop and motivate staff to achieve maximum potential

General knowledge of industry products

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Effective organizational and time management skills

Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers

Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite People Management

This Positions will manage cold equipment technicians & cooler delivery personal

Work Environment

This job operates in our accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work.

Physical Demands Lift/carry 35 lbs. repetitively and up to 75 lbs.

Push/pull up to 100 lbs.

Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp

Climb stairs

Climb ladder occasionally

Operate warehouse lift

Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days/hours of work vary and may include weekends and overtime as necessary.

Travel

Local travel only.

Required Education and Experience High school diploma or GED required

Valid driver's license and auto insurance required

Minimum of 18 years of age Preferred Education and Experience Minimum one (1) year previous grocery or merchandising experience