Craft Beverage Merchandiser - Fort Wayne

Description

Dive into the World of Craft Beverages!

Are you a people-person who loves the idea of being out and about, connecting with clients, and helping to grow the world of craft beer, wine, and other beverages? Cavalier Distributing is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Merchandiser to join our team!

This isn't your average desk job. You'll be the backbone of sales in your assigned territory, spending your days driving to various accounts across the metro area and surrounding region. You'll be the face of Cavalier, ensuring our amazing products are successfully distributed, placed throughout the market, and on the shelves at accounts.

What You'll Do:

• Be a Craft Beverage Ambassador: Play a key role in the successful sale, distribution, and placement of a wide range of Cavalier products.
• Build Relationships: Maintain strong, effective customer relations, promoting the good will of the company. You'll handle customer inquiries and act as a reliable point of contact for credit, delivery, and product information.
• Support the Sales Team: Assist the District Sales Manager and Sales Representatives by covering routes, assisting with product displays, helping with resets at chain stores, and maintaining all documentation (check-in sheets, invoices). You're a true team player!
• Get Hands-On: Assist in setting up and tearing down special events and festivals. You'll also handle product rotation and ensure code policy is followed.

Who You Are:

The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent customer service skills. You are independent, professional, and possess:

• A basic understanding of Cavalier Distributing products.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to work varied hours, including occasional evenings and/or weekends for special events.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
• A valid, unexpired driver’s license with a clean DMV record and reliable transportation.

Benefits offered after sixty days of full-time employment:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Account with a Company Match
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Life Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Company paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Reimbursement Program for Craft Beverage Purchases
• Education Savings Plan (529 Plan)

Requirements

The role requires a moderate level of physical activity, including the ability to handle products generally weighing 0 - 165 pounds on occasion, as well as bending and stooping.

Ready to jump in?

Note: Due to the nature of this position, all candidates must be at least 21 years of age to apply and must apply for a solicitor’s license with the state of Indiana.