Merchandiser - M.S. Walker

M.S. Walker (Rhode Island) is hiring for a new Merchandiser for the Northern Rhode Island area! The Merchandiser position offers an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in learning the wine and spirts industry, while getting excellent exposure to sales, operations and client relationship management. If you're a strong communicator, have incredible worth ethic, and would rather be moving than sitting behind a desk - this might be the job for you.

Watch this VIDEO for a look at what it's like to be a Merchandiser for M.S. Walker!

What You'll Be Doing:

The Merchandiser is a critical member of both our Rhode Island operations AND sales teams. Working hand-in-hand with the Corporate Merchandising Director and Sales Representative, the assistance ensures that our products make it from the trucks to the retail floors. You make product displays come to life by ensuring proper placement, replenishing, and communicating regularly with our on-site clients to ensure that M.S. Walker and our brands are represented well.

• Maximize customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately
• Places proper point-of-sale materials on merchandise items in-store
• Communicate with Corporate Merchandising Director to implement displays
• Construct or assemble prefabricated display properties from wood, fabric, glass, paper, and plastic
• Report to management regarding inventory levels and customer feedback
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What You Bring to the Role:

• Outstanding communication skills
• Motivation, independence, and eagerness to learn
• Demonstrated strong decision-making, customer service and relationship management skills
• Experience with retail operations and visual displays preferred
• Knowledge of wine and spirits helpful
• Ability to lift and move product of up to 45lbs regularly
• Minimum of High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Current and valid Driver's License

Additional Details:

• Frequent driving within assigned territory required
• Company vehicle and gas card and/or reimbursement provided
• Eligible for incentive earnings

Benefits

We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

• Medical & Dental Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Vision Coverage through VSP
• Paid-Time-Off Program
• Fidelity Investments 401k
• Disability, Life, Accident & Illness Insurance Packages
• Discounted Fitness Memberships
• Free & Discounted Work/Life Resources
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• On-Demand Professional & Leadership Development Through M.S. Walker University

Who we are:

Founded in Boston in 1933, M.S. Walker is a 5th-generation, family-owned wine and spirits importer and distributor, a spirits bottler, and a national supplier. We serve On-Premise and Off-Premise establishments throughout the Northeast, with direct operations in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island and brokerage operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. We represent a budding portfolio of wine and spirits nationwide, including our own brands, and we strive to offer the most prestigious portfolio in the industry. M.S. Walker has built our foundation and future on our people – our employees are truly our greatest asset. Our company boasts a diverse pool of exceptionally special team members who each bring their unique skills and experience to the organization.

Mission Statement:

Since 1933, our mission has been firmly rooted in our core values of family, integrity, respect, honesty, and hard work. We are deeply committed to upholding these principles for our team members, customers and suppliers alike. We seek to build and maintain long-lasting relationships based on trust and reliability. By honoring our heritage and embracing innovation, we aim to continuously improve and adapt to meet the evolving needs of our industry, while responsibly contributing to the communities we serve. Together, we strive to elevate the spirit of hospitality and foster a vibrant and respectful culture in all facets of the organization and beyond.