Territory Merchandiser - West Tampa at Pepin Distributing Company

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

19.25

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Merchandising, Customer Relationship Management, Product Rotation, Display Building, Point Of Sale Management, Time Management, Safety Practices, Team Communication

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description Pepin Distributing Company, LLC is a leading beverage distributor in the Tampa Bay area and distributes a broad selection of domestic, import, craft beers, craft and canned spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages and waters. Our products include mega brands such as, Budweiser, Michelob Ultra, Stella Artois, Busch Light, Corona, and Modelo, just to name a few. Position Overview Ever wonder who creates beer displays that catch your eye at grocery stores? Our Merchandisers do! This position is a great opportunity to develop a career while learning about the beer industry. Merchandisers conduct daily activities in grocery stores including but not limited to building displays, Point of Sale (P.O.S.) placements, space management within regulatory guidelines, pricing of products, and the pull-up and rotation of product per Company Policy. If you want to get into the sales side of the business, this is the perfect place to start. Work Schedule: 5 days per week (including weekend shifts); 5:00-6:00 AM start time. Starting Pay: Earn over $19.25 per hour (base rate plus weekly bonuses and OT opportunities). Mileage Reimbursement: $0.655 / mile tax-free mileage reimbursement (avg. $400 / month). Territory: This role will cover accounts in Town N Country, Oldsmar, Westchase, Citrus Park, and surrounding areas. Must be located within the territory to be considered for the position. What You’ll Do Restock coolers, shelves and displays in assigned accounts Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf following product Code Date Policies Assist and/or build displays with proper P.O.S. per Company policy, to meet retailer needs and maximize product sales Ensure P.O.S. communicates the proper package and price to consumers Use equipment such as hand trucks, dolly's and pallet jacks to move product within an account Build customer relationships at the store level Continually strive to achieve the number one sales position in each account with proper P.O.S. to ensure success of our brands Maintain knowledge of Pepin’s complete and growing portfolio of Brands and Packages Communicate daily objectives with Supervisors and other team members Manage time effectively to route daily work needs Practice “Safety Always” by adhering to safe working practices, Company policies, rules, and regulations. Correct obvious hazards immediately or report to supervisor if not immediately correctable Work hours will vary daily due to business needs Other duties as assigned Requirements A dependable, personal vehicle to be used for work with proof of liability insurance High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent required One (1) year of general work experience is preferred. Prior grocery store or knowledge of the beverage market, a strong plus Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements Daily, in person travel within the service territories of Pepin required (Hillsborough and Pasco Counties) A valid Florida Driver’s License and clean driving record Required to work Saturday, Sundays, and some holidays Must have a smart phone with a camera and data capability The Physical Requirements This is a labor intensive position that requires lifting, loading, pushing, and pulling cases weighing between 20 – 50 lbs. per case and 160 lb. kegs in specialty accounts Merchandisers consistently bend, reach and squat while moving and stocking products Ability to operate a pallet jack, dolly, and six-wheeler cart Continuous standing and walking, up to 8 hours at a time Talk, hear, and see (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus) Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions including high and low temperatures, wind, ice, humidity, rain, fog, hail, sleet and snow Daylight, twilight, evening and dark lighting conditions Noise, vibration, dust, dirt, airborne particles, fumes The Perks Competitive compensation A full range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) with a company match Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave On-site gym facilities Free beer and beverage gifts throughout the year All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Responsibilities

Merchandisers restock coolers, shelves, and displays in assigned accounts while building customer relationships at the store level. They also manage product rotation and ensure proper Point of Sale placements to maximize sales.