Retail Account Merchandiser (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Full Time

  Horizon Beverage Group

  Ludlow, Massachusetts

Company Overview:
As one of New England’s leading spirits, wine and beer distributors, Horizon Beverage Group connects a network of makers, retailers and consumers across New England. Now in our fourth generation of family ownership, we employ more than 775 team members throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont.  
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for promoting the company’s products by initiating and creating good working relationships with customers and our suppliers. 
Daily/Position Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):
  • Meets trucks & restock customer shelves and displays
  • Maintain Horizon Beverage products at store locations
  • Execute sales representative’s display requests (bookings) on a timely basis
  • Properly account for work done i.e. cases, pricing, date etc. by using Company display software and integrated digital camera
  • Assist with new chain store openings and chain store shelf resets
  • Utilize various equipment such as a pallet jack, two wheeled hand truck, U-boat, case cutter, and price gun
  • Build and maintain good rapport working with retail owners, managers, and clerks while keeping a professional attitude toward assignments
Education/Experience:
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required; Associates Degree or relevant/comparable work experience preferred
  • Must demonstrate intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook 
    Skills/Requirements:
    The successful candidate will maintain focus amidst occasional, but frequent interruptions and/or occasional, additional temporary assignments; will be able to organize work flow to accommodate timely and accurate completion of all projects, while managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing projects, and effectively using time.  The ability to communicate in a professional, pleasant and confident manner is a necessity; must be accommodating, service oriented, self-motivated, perceptive and reliable.
    *Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record, a reliable motor vehicle with adequate insurance.  This individual must have the flexibility to work weekends and requires frequently lifting, stacking, and carrying product up to 175 pounds, and must be able to properly handle a dolly with up to a 200 pound load. 
    What We Offer:
    Horizon Beverage Group provides benefits, support programs, resources and expertise to help employees live healthier and safer lives—at work, at home and on the road. Eligibility for the following benefits depends on employment status.
  • Competitive pay
  • Medical & Dental
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Insurance Options

How To Apply

https://www.horizonbeverage.com/careers/job-listings/?gnk=job&gni=8a78842b5c3d87d8015ca66a62107716

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