Lead Merchandiser Full Time

Lead Merchandiser Full-Time:
Our full-time Lead Merchandisers are tasked with travelling to assigned accounts to stock, rotate, and face our products. Lead Merchandisers are also responsible for training new Merchandisers and acting as a point of contact to resolve issues when the Team Lead is unavailable. This position is perfect for those who like to move around and do something a little different every day.

What you will do as a Merchandiser:  

• Stocking. Stock, rotate, and face merchandise at assigned accounts.
• Organizing. Consolidate and organize products in backstock areas. 
• Creating displays. Work with Sales Representatives to build displays.
• Problem Solving. Developing and maintaining an understanding of our accounts and processes to assist in resolving issues that arise. 
• Training. Working with the Team Lead to assist in the training of new Merchandisers on their responsibilities. 
• Communicating. Relaying necessary information within the sales team to ensure proper levels of product and to prevent stock outs.
• Coordinating. Handle team routing issues when the Team Lead is out. Making sure all accounts are properly serviced and covered. 
• Lifting. Repeatedly bend to lift product including cases weighing up to 50lbs.
• A Day in the Life of a Beer Distributor Merchandiser

• A valid driver’s license.
• Adequate auto insurance. We require a certain level of coverage for employment. The specifics will be provided to you during the interview process.
• Reliable transportation. Merchandisers drive their own vehicle from store to store.
• Ability to bend and lift product. Merchandisers must be able to repeatedly bend and lift products weighing up to 50lbs repeatedly for their entire shifts.
• Flexibility. Lead Merchandisers must be available at least one day each weekend to work a route and be ready to cover for call-ins within the primary territory and surrounding territories. 
• Stable work history.  It takes about two weeks for training, so we hire people with a proven track record of reliability.
• Self-directed.  Although you are a part of a bigger team, you will frequently be working alone.
• Customer service problem solving skills. Our Lead Merchandisers must communicate with customers and other employees to resolve issues.

• Competitive Pay. Merchandisers start out at $17.00 per hour.
• Great Health Benefits.
  • Medical - Three low premium plans for you to choose from.​​​​​​
    1. A completely free plan for you and your entire family with a generous company HSA contribution
    2. A low-cost plan with an HSA contribution
    3. A low deductible plan with an FSA option
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Other ancillary benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Company Paid Short Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage reimbursement. Our employees are compensated per mile for the use of their own car.
• Opportunity for advancement.  We look internally to fill positions to help our employees advance in their careers.
• Product discounts.  We offer generous employee discounts on product purchases.

About Alliance Beverage:

In 1963 a man named Larry Gary, originally from the west side of Chicago, decided that owning a beer distributorship in Grand Rapids Michigan would be more fun than running a bowling alley. That was the moment that the company called Kent Beverage began.

At the same time a man named Tim Sullivan, originally from the east side of Detroit, was happily running a construction business. However, when Tim noticed his friends, who owned beer distributorships, were having more fun, he had to get one of his own. And he did, when he purchased B&B Beer in the late 1970’s!

Both businesses grew and prospered. Both businesses were passed from fathers to sons and continued to succeed in their territories until one day, over a pint, these two families decided to form a joint venture whereby the two companies combined would be stronger than the sum of their parts. They called the company Alliance Beverage and it was born May 13, 2013.

From the beginning, our company has recruited the best talent available, contributing to the highest standards of performance~ because we work together with commitment, & integrity.

Today, Alliance has more than 450 team members and services over 5,000 customers across the Western half of Michigan. With three distribution facilities and six sales offices, our employees live and are active in the communities they serve.