Women of the Vine & Spirits ยท 3 months ago
Merchandising Manager
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expRepublic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers, offering a vibrant and inclusive workplace. They are seeking an Innovative and Motivated Merchandising Manager to plan, control, coordinate, and direct merchandising activities, including hiring and training staff, designing merchandising programs, and managing inventory and materials buying activities.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Reviews industry information and publications for merchandising concepts, techniques standards and opportunities
Responsible for the hiring, training, and development of the assigned merchandising group. This is accomplished by regular market work-withs and performance evaluations
Design, directs and coordinates the implementation of merchandising programs with the sales and marketing departments
Monitors activities related to data entry and inventory accounting to ensure that the established controls are in effect and departmental objectives are achieved
Directs overall merchandising materials buying activities and establish goals to meet company profit objectives. Meets and works with customer accounts as necessary to implement merchandising plans and programs
Prepares and maintains required paperwork, reports and records
Manages 10-20 non-exempt employees and may manage one exempt supervisor and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Possession of and operating a motor vehicle to access customer accounts for delivery, promotion, and efficient and prompt sales and other key activities
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
One to three months related experience, preferably supervisory and/or training
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Current, valid state driver's license
Ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements as defined by the Company
Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License, as required by the state (i.e., TABC License - Texas)
Ability to regularly operate a motor vehicle
Ability to work overtime when needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry
WSET certification
Benefits
401(k) with company matching
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous paid time off program - work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Fertility benefits
Paid training
Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates
Company
Women of the Vine & Spirits
Women of the Vine & Spirits is the leading membership organization, worldwide, dedicated to boldly pushing the wine, beer and spirits industry toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive era that empowers all to succeed.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Deborah Brenner
Founder & CEO
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