What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Manager position at Red Bull?
Company Description
The Merchandising Manager’s main priority is managing and leading a group of Merchandisers that are accountable for in store execution through merchandising product to the shelf, displays, and cold equipment in large format stores. The Merchandising Manager will also be responsible for the coaching and development of their respective teams. The Merchandising Manager will be accountable for managing labor hours within a set budget.
Job Description
MANAGING EXPECTATIONS
Establish set Merchandising routes for each employee to follow weekly.
Manage labor hours within the specified budget.
Establish and maintain regular and on-going communications with retail partners/decision makers in order to successfully implement national/local programming.
LEADING EXCELLENCE
Ensure 3 route rides are completed per week. The primary purpose of the route rides is to train, develop, and evaluate the performance of the Merchandiser and the executional conditions of his/her market.
Conduct bimonthly Merchandiser meetings/workshops in groups and 1 on 1 to improve executional expertise and recognize/reward results.
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER
Work collaboratively across the organization and share best practices. Act as a major contributor/leader among peer group.
Build a diverse organization that reflects the marketplace; lives to Red Bull’s values and inspires team through effective leadership.
Ensure the Merchandising team understands and adheres to Company standards and operating procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Speak, hear, and understand instructions
Frequently transition between walking and sitting
Occasionally stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Use specific vision abilities including: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Work with or near moving mechanical parts, moderate to loud noise, outside weather conditions, and/or extreme temperatures
Qualifications
3 to 5 years of experience working in a Direct Store Delivery (DSD) environment or related experience
1 to 2 years supervisory experience managing a team, managing an off-site team a plus
Experience managing a team of sales and/or merchandising employees a plus
Strong leadership skills to provide mentoring, training or corrective feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including being able to prepare presentation materials and present the information one-on-one and in a group
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel
Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills
Understanding of computer ordering systems and other IT systems
Must be at least 21 years old
DOT medical card required
Additional Information
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OUR BENEFITS: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match and Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Plus Many More
Red Bull Distribution Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.