Merchandising Swing Representative (Retail Chain Team)-Great Lakes Wine and Spirits

Plymouth, MI
June 16, 2025
Full Time
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Job Title: Merchandising Swing Representative (Retail Chain Team)

Company: Great Lakes Wine and Spirits

Location: Plymouth, MI

Pay: $37500 per year

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Job description:

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is a dynamic and expanding company seeking a Merchandising Swing Representative to join our Retail Chain Sales Team, servicing multiple accounts in Plymouth and Canton.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Merchandising Swing Representative is accountable for the efficient stocking and handling of all GLWAS merchandise assigned to designated retail accounts. Key responsibilities include:

  • Timely packing out of all orders, pricing of individual bottles, building displays, and resetting shelf and cold box schematics, while implementing the appropriate signage, rotation, product fronting, and cleanliness standards.
  • Cultivating positive business relationships with management, buyers, owners, or decision-makers at assigned accounts.
  • Maintaining a thorough knowledge of all GLWAS brands and continuously enhancing product understanding to improve the presentation of GLWAS items.
  • Executing shelf, display, and cold box standards as set by GLWAS and its suppliers, as well as adhering to stocking policies of the accounts.
  • Ensuring accurate shelf price tags are displayed at the start of each month and maintaining current display pricing.
  • Managing and placing all current point-of-sale materials for GLWAS products.
  • Utilizing reports, forms, and pre-planning tools effectively.

Work Schedule
The Merchandising Swing Representative is a full-time position, with daytime hours varying based on the schedule from Monday to Friday. Evening and weekend hours may be necessary depending on operational demands.

Work Environment & Physical Demands
This role involves fieldwork with daily travel in varying weather conditions, as well as time spent in a professional office environment using standard office equipment. The position is physically demanding, requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and climbing, while lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds and pushing/pulling carts with up to 100 pounds of force.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting base salary of $37,500.00
  • Monthly car allowance of $300
  • Vacation and personal time
  • Six paid holidays
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Group Legal coverage
  • Optional buy-up for Life Insurance and Disability coverage
  • Eligibility for 401K enrollment upon date of hire

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum age of 21 years
  • High School Diploma/GED (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
  • Basic proficiency with iOS devices
  • Two years of sales experience is preferred

Additional Requirements

  • Compliance with company policies and procedures as outlined in the employee manual and relevant contracts or agreements.
  • Cooperation with GLWAS management and staff.
  • Adherence to all Michigan Liquor Control Commission regulations applicable to this role.
  • Responsible consumption of alcohol during business-related activities.
  • Ability to pass all pre-employment screenings, including a full background check, 10-panel drug test, physical evaluation, and agility test.
  • Maintain a safe driving record.
  • Presentation in a professional manner in terms of dress and grooming.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

About Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
As Michigan’s largest alcoholic beverage wholesaler, Great Lakes Wine & Spirits serves all 83 counties within the state, employing over 1,000 individuals across multiple facilities. Founded nearly 80 years ago as a family business, the company has built its success on principles of integrity, hard work, fair dealing, service, and a commitment to customers and employees alike. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is dedicated to providing exceptional standards of innovation and service to its clientele while responsibly enhancing the demand for its products.

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Great Lakes Wine & Spirits avoids discrimination against any individual with a physical or mental impairment regarding any position for which they are qualified.

Job Posting Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:09:58 GMT

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