SMS - Ardmore, OK

SMS - Sales Merchandising Support - Ardmore, OK

We believe our growth means our people’s growth!

 $18 - $27 an Hour

 Base Pay will be commensurate with the level of Beverage Distribution Experience

 Monday - Friday; 6:00am until the job is complete

ENDLESS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 

Full-Time position with a Team Environment - Fun, fast paced, and supportive company culture. 

 Job Description:

This position is accountable for assigned stocking, merchandising, rotation, displays and permanent point-of-sale (POS) materials.

 Job Duties:

• Reports to Sales Manager each morning for assignments

• Inspect vehicle condition (i.e. body damage, tires, fluids, safety issues, etc.) prior to leaving daily. Any issues should be noted to Sales Manager

• Maintain a working relationship with the owners, managers and employees of all your accounts

• Be able and willing to complete assigned work scheduled on a daily bases even if extra hours are required

• Use basic carpentry skills

• Basic knowledge of electricity

• Pre-stage all permanent and Litho POS in a designated area the day/days before it is needed

• Sign off on POS forms and ensure they have proper approval

• Installation of permanent and paper POS sold in by supervisor and sales people within accounts in preferred and safe positions

• Double check w/ person who scheduled activity at an account the day before the work is done for additional needs and clarifications

• Be able to sell all types of POS

• Be able to choose and sell in locations within an account in order to give Fisher59 POS the greatest exposure

• Ensure all permanent POS has a high visibility location and is securely installed

• Ensure all paper POS is used in the proper manner and quantity

• Should be able to repair and troubleshoot neons and other repairable permanent POS

• Hang neons and signs in accounts

• Hang cooler wraps in accounts when needed

• Check rotation on routes, conduct monthly rotation audits if requested to assist supervisors and help build displays

• Measure coolers for cooler wraps

• Attend cold box resets. Help out with anything needed

• Must be able to organize and route each day’s work so as to minimize drive time

• Must be able to communicate with the decision maker for the account and for MOD to ensure that everything scheduled to go up at that account is up accurately

• Must have organizational skills to be able to gather all the tools and remaining supplies at the account

• Safely handle all pallets and unsold product to prevent damage

• Report complaints, problems, out of stocks, low or high stocks, etc.

• After completing last scheduled stop, contact Sales Manager for release or reassignment

• Report all competitors’ activities that will directly affect our distributorship on the sales of product

• Pick up ad circulars every Monday or Tuesday to see what is on ad

• Follows company policies & procedures

• Attends company meetings as requested

• Adheres to dress code standards governing appearance

• Observe all traffic laws when you are operating a company vehicle

• Courtesy on the road is important at all times. Be polite to other drivers, it is a reflection on the image of the company

• Park your vehicle so you do not interfere with the retailer’s customers

• Uses company equipment efficiently and economically while adhering to safety rules and precautions

• Immediately reports equipment repair needs to Sales Manager and/or work logs

• Immediately reports auto accidents or personal work injuries to Sales Manager

• Works steadily and constantly without jeopardizing the quality of work

• Performs any other duties as directed by management

• Have a positive attitude about all of your fellow employees when in discussions with retails

• Maintain open and clear communications with all managers and other employees of the company

This list is not all inclusive but rather an overview of the role’s primary work duties.

 Qualifications:

• Prior beer industry experience preferred.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• An understanding of alcoholic beverage industry

• Ability to work with computer programs associated with the performance of the position.

• Must be a results oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills; uses diplomacy and discretion

• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization, to organize, prioritize, negotiate, manage, motive others and solve problems

• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines

• Highly professional, with ability to interface well with internal and external contacts

• Have strong customer service and interpersonal expertise

• Decision making, thoroughness and time management a must

• Knowledge of geographic areas; familiarity with assigned territory