Merchandiser - Washington D.C.

Job Location: Hop & Wine Beverage LLC Washington, D.C.

Starting Salary: TBD (contingent upon experience)

Hours/Week: 40 Hrs Per Week; May vary upon season

FLSA Classification: Non – Exempt

Education: HS or GED

Degree or Training: Provided for first several days of job not to exceed 2 wks

Licenses, Certificates, or Registrations: Reliable transportation; good driving record; proof of insurance, valid driver’s license

Company Homepage: www.hopandwine.com

Position Start Date: TBD

Number of Positions: 1

Benefits Include: Health, PTO, Life, 401K

SUMMARY:

This position is primarily responsible for executing the merchandising needs of the company by merchandising products in clubs, grocery and other high volume off premise accounts.

MAIN TASKS/JOB DUTIES/GOALS:

• Reports to Area Manager
• Stock beer to the shelves
• Rotate beer stock, face shelves, spin labels, straightening packages in customer accounts
• Maintain appropriate product levels in beverage sections and throughout accounts
• Build and maintain displays in compliance with company and customer standards
• Place/install promotional material in accounts
• Transport, replace, and maintain Point of Sale advertising as appropriate for account
• Assist in daily upkeep of POS in the warehouse
• Complete daily paperwork related to merchandising work
• Consistently/continuously provide excellent customer service through daily communication, problem resolution, and appropriate follow up
• Assist delivery drivers in occasionally collecting payment
• Maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license at all times
• Track mileage according to company reimbursement policy
• Other tasks as directed by manager/supervisor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management – Completes projects on time and budget.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communications – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build moral and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Visionary Leadership – Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Provides vision and inspiration to peer and subordinates.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition from others.
• Quality Management – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates other on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Strategic Thinking – Analyzes market and competition; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative – Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read a limited number or two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Minimum skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, computer skills are very minimal.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move between 50 and 100 pounds, and sometimes over 100 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally the employee will work in wet/humid environments; work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; and extreme cold (non-weather).

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.