Requisition ID: 39494
A Career in Beer: #CDC Coors Distributing Company (CDC) is one of the nation’s leading beer distributors based out of Denver, CO. We are the critical link between our brewery suppliers that produce the beer and the retail outlets where they are sold, as well as the restaurants and bars where they are consumed. We were founded in 1971 and became a MillerCoors LLC in 2008 as part of the joint venture between Miller Brewing Company and Coors Brewing Company, and we remain the only company owned distributor for Molson Coors Beverage Company. Major brand acquisitions occurred in January of 2010 making Coors Distributing Company one of the top 25 largest beer distributors in the country with over 30 suppliers, roughly 14 million cases per year, and nearly 400 employees.
The Headlines:
In the position of Merchandiser working in Denver, CO, you will be a supporting role to the Distributor Sales Team. The Merchandiser executes the merchandising strategies within assigned retail chains. This role will generate sales by thoroughly servicing customers through proper restocking and rotation of products in coolers, shelves, displays and back stock receiving areas. The Merchandiser supports the Sales Team in building displays, planner changes and adhering to CDC and the retail chain merchandising standards. The Merchandiser has frequent interaction with CDC personnel and store teams in varying positions.
This position reports to Merchandising Supervisor and collaborates with the Delivery/Warehouse teams and Chain team.
The Responsibilities:
- Acts as the liaison between CDC and retail chains
- Provide excellent customer service to all retail chain partners through consistent and clear communication, relationship building and attention to detail to all account needs
- Ensure schematic integrity by maintaining shelf facings and accurate pricing across retail chains
- Maintain the highest quality of product by thorough date rotation of all packages across each point-of-sale placement
- Execute chain planner changes in partnership with CDC Sales team
- Comply with CDC and retail chain’s merchandising standards
- Maintain a clean and organized back stock area
- Safely utilize retail equipment (manual pallet jack, U-boats and hand trucks)
- Utilize all mobile field applications as required throughout the workday
- Effective and reliable time management to complete daily work requirements
- Schedule: Four days per week, 10-hour shifts
The Other Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; must be at minimum 21 years of age
- Valid driver’s license and motor vehicle record must fall within the MillerCoors Pre-Employment Background Screening Guidelines
- Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis
- You are confident and competent. You are diplomatic, professional and exercise great judgment in developing and maintaining excellent business relationships within our retailers and customers
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a field position without direct supervision at all times
- As part of the recruitment process, the candidates will be required to provide consent to complete a criminal background check
Work Perks that You Need to Know About:
- You will have benefits starting on day 1!
- This includes participation in our Total Rewards program, parental leave, health, dental and vision
- Opportunities for quarterly, annual and summer bonus programs
- Company provided iPhone, work uniform and footwear
- Access to our on-site gym, Employee Assistance Program and discount plans, and gratis beer
- On-site bar and top events including hospitality twice a week for employees to get together and network with each other!
- Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Local Travel: This role offers the opportunity to work directly with a variety of retail partners throughout the assigned territory. Team members will travel between accounts using their own reliable vehicle, with business mileage reimbursed in accordance with company policy. A valid driver's license is required.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Job Posting Hourly Rate:
Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail
[email protected].
