Merchandiser Part-Time

Merchandiser PT:
We are in search of a part-time Merchandiser for the Lansing area. Our Merchandisers are tasked with travelling to assigned accounts to stock rotate and face our products. Our products include many different types of beer wine and non-alcoholicbeverages. This position is perfect for those who like to move around and do something a little different every day.

What you will do as a Merchandiser:

• Stocking. Stock rotate and face merchandise at assigned accounts.
• Organizing. Consolidate and organize products in backstock areas.
• Creating displays. Work with Sales Representatives to build displays.
• Coordinating. Communicating necessary information within the sales team to ensureproper levels of product and to prevent stock outs.
• Lifting. Repeatedly bend to lift product including cases weighing up to 50lbs.
• A Day in the Life of a Beer Distributor Merchandiser

• Competitive pay. Merchandisers start out at $17.00per hour.
• Other Ancillary Benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Discounted Product
• Mileage reimbursement. Our employees are compensated per mile for the use of theirown car.
• Opportunity for advancement. We are likely to promote within before hiring externally.
• Product discounts. We offer generous employee discounts on product purchases.

• A valid drivers license.
• Have a Smart Phone
• Adequate auto insurance. We require a certain level of coverage for employment. The specifics will be provided to you during the interview process.
• Reliable transportation.Merchandisers drive their own vehicle from store to store.
• Stable work history. It takes about two weeks for training so we hire people with a proven track record of reliability.
• Self-directed. Although you are a part of a bigger team you will be working alone.
• Customer service problem solving skills. Our Merchandisers must communicate with customers and other employees.

About Alliance Beverage:

Chicago native Larry Gary settled in Hastings MI where he owned and operated a bowling 1963 Larry and his wife Joan decided a change was in order; they moved to the Grand Rapids area where Larry founded Kent Beverage.

Detroit native Tim Sullivan along with his brother Mike founded Sullivan Brothers Construction on the east side of the state. However after seeing his friends thrive in the beer distribution business Tim decided to make a change purchasing Grand Rapids B&B Beer in 1977.

Both companies grew and flourished passing from one generation to the next each strengthening its roots in Michigan. Eventually over a shared pint the Gary and Sullivan families envisioned a stronger future together. On May 13 2013 Kent Beverage and B&B Beer merged forming Alliance Beveragea company committed to being the Preferred Distributor for everyone it interacts with.

From day one Alliance has prioritized recruiting top talent and upholding the highest standards of integrity teamwork and respect aiming to enrich the lives of associates customers suppliers and the community. By offering a diverse range of quality products and a supportive accountable environment we continually seek to create positive and lasting relationships.

Today Alliance Beverage is a team of over 550 proudly serving more than 6000 customers across Western Michigan. With three distribution centers and six sales offices our team members are not just employeestheyre neighbors who are actively involved in the communities they serve.