Job Title:  Director of Merchandising

What You Need To Know

This Role Requires 80+% Travel

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $106,400 - $160K/Year, an Annual 20% Bonus, an Annual $7,200 Car Allowance, plus additional Incentives. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

Overview

The Dir, Merchandising is responsible for leadership and direction of Merchandising Managers to ensure that SGWS products are available and supported by point-of-sale materials in the accounts. The Merchandising Director leads all merchandising and stocking activities within a designated area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the overall staffing strategies and development, motivation, and retention of staff
• Analyze business results to develop and implement market strategies for merchandising to drive sales
• Establish the expected merchandising standards and ensuring that standards and accuracy control are met in the market
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial control processes for all Merchandising functions
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• years of retail management, beverage industry or similar field
• Three or more years of experience in a manager or supervisor role, leading a team
• Must possess a reliable vehicle, a valid drivers’ license and the ability to obtain and maintain auto liability insurance by State laws
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping

• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.