Wine & Spirits Creative Merchandiser

Empire Merchants North is the premier wine and spirits distributor in Upstate New York with roots going back to the end of Prohibition. With more than 600 dedicated employees and state-of-the-art facilities, Empire Merchants North has become synonymous with both service and quality and has earned the loyalty of more than 9,000 area restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, and retail outlets. Empire Merchants North acts as a marketing agent for the brands that we represent and is proud to employ the most knowledgeable and well-equipped sales force in Upstate New York.

We are seeking a high energy, motivated Wine & Spirits Creative Merchandiser in Syracuse, NY

Work in conjunction with Merchandising Team and Sales Department to develop, create, and install impactful Point of Sale (POS) displays to maximize sales. Work within the guidelines of EMN, our suppliers and SLA regulations.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Empire Merchants North offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Paid Holidays, Health Plan options (medical, dental, life insurance, and other voluntary plans), Flexible Spending Account, 401K, PTO, vacation accrual, and more.
• Hourly Rate $19 - 21 per hour / Full time / Monday - Friday / Annual bonus potential / Additional monthly incentives / Monthly cell phone allowance / Company van

• The company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience when making an offer.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESULTS

· Create Point of Sale (POS) and display concepts that are unique to specific accounts.

· Expand these concepts by collaborating with the Merchandising Manager in the creation of ideas and securing materials for these displays.

· Manage a list of accounts and update POS monthly, seasonally, or as requested by sales associate.

· Install both special displays and stock POS by working with customers and sales management on the coordination of timing and location of displays.

· Present display ideas to Sales Reps and Retailers.

· Daily monitoring of POS System to check for ordered displays awaiting installation.

· Input completed displays into the POS system in a timely manner.

· Assist in the preparation of meetings and events as requested by the Merchandising Manager.

· Help clean, organize, and inventory the POS warehouse as requested by Merchandising Manager.

· Run deliveries as instructed by Merchandising Manager.

· Complete all necessary training programs including but not limited to, HR required training, EMN learning, forklift certification and safety training.

· Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations including company vans (maintenance) and work area.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  Education, Certifications and/or licenses:

High School diploma or equivalent required, college preferred.

Experience:

Merchandising experience a plus.

Will train

Knowledge/Skills:

An understanding of wine & spirits is preferred

Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer systems including presentation software (SAP a plus).

Must be a result oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as strong customer service skills.

Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pays attention to detail and meets deadlines.

Operation of a forklift (experience preferred, will train)

Empire Merchants North is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Empire Merchants North will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at 800-724-3960.