Sales TraineeMerchandiser

At Tri-Valley Beverage we believe in doing right by our employees suppliers customers and communities. We believe hard work delivers results. And we believe these values are why our network of distributors the Sheehan Family Companies has been in business for over 125 years. Here youll work with a team thats rooting for you to succeed and empowering you to reach your full potential. Were looking for hardworking motivated and good-humored individuals to join our close-knit team and help us grow our business.

Our Merchandisers play a very important role at Tri-Valley Beverage. After the beer is sold and delivered to our customer accounts our Merchandisers stock rotate and properly display our products in the accounts- ensuring the end consumer can easily shop and enjoy our products.

Working as a Merchandiser at Tri-Valley Beverage you can expect to work hard in an independent setting and be held accountable for achieving your goals. Successful team members in this role will develop the skills knowledge and experience necessary to become a Sales Representative.

What youll be doing:

• Ensure that all products are rotated and code policy followed
• Ensure that all products are properly displayed according to Company standards
• Install and maintain permanent and paper Point of Sale (POS) material
• Ensure accurate shelf tag pricing and integrity
• Organize and execute floor displays at all accounts
• Maintain a regular schedule of weekly appointments with accounts in assigned area
• Develop and maintain effective customer relationships
• Ability to use a two wheel hand truck and pallet jack
• Being on-premise for every shift
• Critical physical demands include the following:
• Handling cases of beer ranging from 10 to 50 lbs. and possibly kegs ranging from 87 to 165 lbs.
• Walking and climbing stairs
• Two handed lifting handling and carrying of cases from floor to overhead levels on a frequent basis
• Pushing and pulling a hand truck cart and/or pallet jack on level and inclined surfaces on a frequent basis
• Sustained squatting kneeling and/or bending while handling products
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate business equipment including but not limited to computer telephone adding machine
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• Other duties as assigned

What youll need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Valid and clean drivers license with active auto insurance
• Ability and willingness to work independently

Why join us

• Competitive Hourly Rate $18.00-20.00 per hour
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance - $0 in-network deductible low premium contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program with Work-Life Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• 401k Savings Plan with company match
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Computer and cell phone plan discounts
• Supplemental Plans available: Disability Life Insurance Legal & Identity Protection.

The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in an inclusive culture that provides mutual respect with salary advancement based on merit and individual performance. Sheehan Family Companies is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against any protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medicalâââ condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or âexpression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.

Tri-Valley Beverage is a proud beverage distributor offering an unmatched product portfolio of domestic import and craft beers ciders artisanal wines spirits non-alcoholic beverages and more to our customers across Central New York.

Tri-Valley Beverage is one of the top wholesalers in their market and part of the Sheehan Family Companies one of the largest beverage wholesale groups in the country and some of the finest beers in the world.

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Required Experience:

Intern