Job Description: We are currently recruiting for a passionate, dedicated and hardworking individual to fill our part-time Merchandiser position in Edmonton. The role of a Merchandiser is to provide sales support to the territory Sales Representative and ensure store level merchandising excellence in order to expand sales of Arterra Wines Canada premium wine portfolio from both a volume and market share perspective. Daily duties include, but are not limited to: Build and merchandise impactful product displays, features, and racks in retail accounts Work with store partners to ensure proper rotation of back stock to retail floor, displays and shelf Ensure monthly sales are passed on by retailers and tagged at shelf and display Apply shelf talkers, necktags and related value-added items to inventory at shelf and on display Apply, maintain and replace impactful branded point of sale materials in partner stores. This includes backer cards, shelf talkers, case cards, posters, price cards, fridge clings etc. Ensure Arterra products are appropriately shelved, and maintain this positioning on an ongoing basis Maintain overall product and display appearance: dust-free, correctly priced on shelf and in cooler. Take photos of displays, competitor’s displays, competitors on packs, new products etc. Maintain consistent communication with the sales representative regarding changes in buyer preferences, out of stock inventory concerns/situations encountered, market intelligence and daily call summary Complete other special projects as required, including but not limited to trade events, trade shows, consumer tastings, seminars, maintenance of storage unit, staff training and store set ups. Job Requirements: Beverage Alcohol Industry experience and product knowledge an asset. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Results oriented, self-motivated, driven and disciplined. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision Proof of valid Driver’s License will be required. Provide your own vehicle with the proper insurance and driving record within DMV policy guidelines Must reside within, or in close proximity to the general area of the sales territory. Must be able to lift cases weighing up to 45 pounds on an ongoing, daily basis We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs. Our mission is simple – to build brands people love. In fact, seven of the top 20 brands in Canada are proudly part of the Arterra Wines Canada family: Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino and Kim Crawford. We have more than 140 years of experience in the Canadian wine industry, with five estate wineries across the country and over 1,700 acres of premium vineyards. We have our pulse on viticulture and its latest innovations and most importantly, an understanding of what Canadian consumers are looking for in a bottle of wine. We own and operate 164 Wine Rack retail stores in Ontario and sell wine kits and products for winemaking through our RJS Craft Winemaking business.
