G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. · 4 days ago
Merchandising Manager
Zanesville, OH
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expG&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. is seeking a Merchandising Manager to enhance customer service through effective training and scheduling of Merchandisers. The role involves managing budgets, ensuring compliance with company standards, and collaborating with various teams to drive sales and employee engagement.
Food and BeverageWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
Ownership of budget, labor hours and company assets through effective and efficient scheduling (e.g. full/part time, non-traditional schedules, gig labor) while maximizing customer service
Weekly communication of schedules to employees and contingency planning when needed
Managing non-traditional work group which may include nights, weekends, part-time and gig labor to maximize efficiencies of budgeted labor
Flexing available resources to support the needs of the business with a strong dotted line to the Sales Support Supervisor and applicable labor
General management of new employees to ensure they are performing job duties in accordance with company standards. Responsibilities include interviewing, on-boarding, training and development
Collaborate with CLD on new employee onboarding, training and playbooks. Provide recommendation on changes and updates to serve business needs
Heavy emphasis on employee engagement and retention initiatives by conducting regular check ins, establish cohort groups and networking opportunities with tenured employees to provide resources necessary to be successful
Identify and leverage relationships in key accounts to create training atmosphere for new employees to develop speed, skills and efficiency before moving on to more autonomous work environments
Works with customers and G&J Pepsi Management team to resolve problems and issues that occur in the marketplace
Cross train in all areas of Sales (i.e. Sales Operations Manager, Sales Training and Logistics Manager and Sr. Market Sales Manager) to provide coverage for these employees when they are absent from work
Collaborates with Sales Support in store resets in market and communicates store resets to Sales Team; stocks, rotates and displays all products to established standards (e.g. coolers, vendors, shelf and displays)
Completes labor reports, service history and issues reports, marketplace standards reports, corrective action notices and other paperwork according to established company policy; reviews and approves time off requests and time cards
Ensures that company policies, standards and procedures are met, followed and maintained in accordance with established company policy (e.g. OSHA and safety compliance, Federal/State/Local laws)
Communicates with co-workers, employees and customers verbally and in writing regarding policy and procedure changes, departmental activities, operational feedback and other information
Maintains confidentiality of financial information, promotions, pricing, CMA contracts, customer information and employee information (e.g. discipline, wage information) and other sensitive and confidential information
Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works outside of normal schedule as required to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High School diploma, GED or equivalent degree required
2+ years of beverage industry sales experience combined with grocery and/or small format experience
2+ years previous supervisory experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Previous VIP experience required
Valid Driver's License; employee must be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued employment
Knowledge of retail sales environment
Knowledge of large and small format customers
Knowledge of beverage industry
Knowledge of distribution system
Knowledge of various CE applications
Knowledge of standard selling practices
Skill in internal and external customer service
Skill in training and coaching
Ability to train, develop, manage and lead a team
Ability to work quickly, efficiently and independently
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and other employees both verbally and in writing
Ability to adapt to change
Ability to design and deliver presentations to other employees
Ability to relate to and influence customers and other employees
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships
Ability to problem solve
Ability to delegate
Ability to operate a computer, tow motor and pallet jack, electric hand cart
Ability to multi-task
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business
Company
G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.
Founded in 1925, G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Trant
Chief Executive Officer
Eric McKinney
Director of IT
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