Merchandiser (Sales Support Rep) Off Premise Grocery - Republic National Distributing Company Ashland

RNDC is looking for a talented and energetic Sales Support Representatives to join our growing Sales team. The Sales Support Representative is responsible for collaborating with the Sales Lead/Inside Sales Representative to ensure their orders are properly delivered, merchandised, and priced. Assists with customer needs, submits replenishment orders, and builds good working relationships with account personnel. 

You will:

• Assist customers with stocking shelves, resetting coolers, and creating displays for their purchased products 
• Solidify strong customer relationships 
• Work with customers to understand areas where support is needed and then provide this help (i.e. will calls, POS delivery, etc.) 
• Place prices and descriptive signs on product 
• Check account’s on hand inventory and submits replenishment orders to fill gaps 
• Prepare and maintain displays 
• Accurately sort, label, and store goods 
• Maintain merchandising reports 
• Survey the account for merchandising opportunities and presents promotional activities/material that will improve their representation in the store 
• Report competitive activity and pricing as it occurs to immediate supervisor 
• Cover open sales territory, as needed and as applicable, due to absence or vacation 
• This position could require the employee to work some nights, some weekends, and/or some holidays 

What you bring to RNDC:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.  
• one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Knowledge of product.  
• Experience stocking shelves and understanding of how to create product displays. 

What's in it for you:

• 401(k) with company matching 
• Medical, dental and vision benefits* 
• Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO 
• Paid volunteer time 
• Paid parental leave 
• Paid caregivers leave 
• Fertility benefits  
• Paid training 
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays 
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates 

*Participation in these programs is subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility 

COVID-19 considerations: 

We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams. 

Bonus if you bring: 

• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry 
• Industry certifications to include: CSW, CSS, WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, Sake Specialist