Job description

About us:

Founded in 1934, Kozol Bros. Inc. is a family-owned business consisting of over 100 employees. We distribute domestic, craft, and import beers and ciders in addition to a growing portfolio of beverages in the Chicago suburbs. We operate out of a professional facility over 120,000 sq. ft. in size and service Will, Kankakee, and parts of Cook, Iroquois, and Grundy counties.

About the role:

Merchandisers support the sales effort in the on and off premise locations by making sure fresh product is on the retailers’ shelves, properly stocked and faced, and that it’s competitively merchandised inside and outside each account with permanent and temporary point-of-sale. Merchandisers are responsible for making sure all KBI products are presented in the best possible way to increase sales over competitive products.

Responsibilities:

• Be accountable to properly complete every aspect of the Merchandising job

• Understand and comply with merchandising performance standards, including display building, product rotation (first in, first out), time spent in accounts, installation of point-of-sale, etc.

• Call on all assigned accounts by maintaining set schedule set by Manager

• Maintain daily itinerary of calls, complete all internal control forms, and turn forms in to Sales Director

• Understand and promote proper shelf space management and work with the Off Premise Sales Manager to achieve it in each assigned account

• Monitor and report on competitive activity to your direct supervisor

• Communicate with fellow employees concerning service problems, out of stocks, lost shelf space, general information, etc.

• Maintain and submit accurate monthly gasoline usage reports

• Maintain, be responsible for, and keep in working order all company issued equipment

• Know, understand, and adhere to all KBI policies and procedures to help maintain the positive image of KBI in the trade

• Working knowledge of all laws that govern our industry and business

• Communicates to the District/Channel Manager all pertinent information and changes affecting assigned accounts

• Assist in training new employees

• Assist others and perform other’s tasks as appropriate and/or assigned

• Completes any other job assignment delegated by the District/Channel Manager

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age

• Must possess valid driver’s license

• Must have reliable transportation

• Ability to lift at least 25lbs

• Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions

• Strong communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to follow up on details

• Strong team player

• Self-motivated with a competitive drive

• Desire to work hard and WIN

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bloomington, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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