Merchandiser - GTA West at Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.

Company: Trajectory Beverage Partners, a division of Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits

Job Title: Merchandiser

Job Location: Remote - GTA West - Etobicoke, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton

Reports to: VP of Sales

Employment Type: Part Time

Merchandiser/Part Time Hourly – GTA Central / West

Trajectory Beverage Partner, a division of Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits, is a 100% Canadian owned and operated national beverage alcohol sales and marketing agency.

Our team is currently looking for a dynamic individual for a 12-month part time contract role of Merchandiser for the GTA West - Etobicoke, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton

Reporting to the VP of Sales & Territory Manager the Merchandiser will provide store level support to the field sales team working to promote Trajectory Beverage Partners premium wine, cider & beer portfolio in the grocery channel and ensuring store level merchandising excellence.

For this role you must own your own car, be fully insured and have access to it everyday.

Duties include:

• Build and merchandise impactful product displays and support features

• Help Sell in Promotional Activities and Trajectory Products to maintain inventory within Grocery Accounts

• Meet Specific Objectives set by the Territory Manager

• Work with store department to ensure proper rotation of back stock to shelf, displays and fridge space

• Ensure upcoming monthly promotions are passed on to the retailers

• Apply, maintain, and replace impactful branded point of sale materials in stores. This includes neck tags, backer cards, shelf talkers, case cards, case stackers, price cards, etc.

• Ensure all Trajectory Beverage Partner products are appropriately shelved, faced and maintain this positioning on an ongoing basis

• Responsible for checking inventory and placing orders with guidance from direct report

• Maintain overall product and display appearance: clean, correctly priced on shelf and in wine and beer fridges

• Maintain consistent communication with the area Territory Manager regarding changes in store out of stock inventory, order issues, planograms, competitive changes, etc.

• 18-24 hours a week including afternoons, occasional evenings and Saturday’s

• November & December are Blackout periods for Vacation (additional hours may be available)

Requirements:

• Physically able to lift 25 kgs

• Great communication and Organizational Skills

• Flexibility to work occasional weekends & holiday season

• Valid driver’s license and you own reliable vehicle (rate paid for KM driven within territory)

• Will require proof of insurance and ownership

• Living within the GTA Central region is preferred;

• Smart Serve Certified

• Background in CPG in Grocery is valuable

• Experienced with Word, Excel and Outlook email