Merchandiser (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Columbia Distributing is one of the nation's largest malt beverage, wine and non-alcoholic distributors. Our success is based on the fact that we never lose sight of delivering what are really important--quality products, timely service, and a genuine concern for our customers' needs. And we succeed because of the enthusiasm and dedication our employees bring to their jobs every day. Whether it's their dedication to our customers, their dedication to the communities we serve, or their dedication to each other--it's the people who work here that make it such a great place to work.

When you work for Columbia Distributing, you are part of a progressive, growing organization with a reputation for high quality products and services. We are hardworking, dedicated, men and women who have set out to become the nation's top distributor.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive within assigned route to work product from store back stock or delivery loads; handling cases, bottles and cans of beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages for the purpose of sale or storage
• Provide excellent customer service to assigned accounts
• Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers and others you come into contact with throughout your job
• Fill cold boxes and shelves with appropriate merchandise, and rotate product on an ongoing basis
• Maintain the back stock area to allow for a safe and efficient work environment
• Organize back stock to ensure accurate order writing for sales
• Build displays in stores and maintain POS (point of sale) as necessary
• Interact in direct communication with store personnel and sales people
• Accurately clock in and out, adhering to state labor laws
• Work with merchandising and sales team members on a continual basis to train, support and evaluate needs
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values at all times
• Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned

Key Competencies

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers

Work Environment

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