Merchandiser Assistant

Start the day from your own driveway in a company-owned vehicle and get paid to commute with a company gas card!

Our Merchandising team has an opening for a full-time position in our Massachusetts market as a Merchandiser Assistant in the Greater Boston area. The Merchandiser Assistant role at M.S. Walker offers an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in learning the wine and spirts industry, while getting excellent exposure to sales, operations and client relationship management. If you're a strong communicator, have incredible worth ethic, and would rather be moving than sitting behind a desk - this might be the job for you.

Watch this VIDEO for a look at what it's like to be a Merchandiser for M.S. Walker!

Responsibilities:

• Regularly travel to meet with a list of accounts in territory to determine possible and/or scheduled merchandising needs
• Meet delivery trucks of customer accounts to assist in unloading of the product
• Stock shelves with received M.S Walker products
• Maximize customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately
• Place proper point of sale materials on merchandise items in-store
• Originate display ideas or follow suggestions or schedule of Merchandising Manager
• Construct or assemble prefabricated display properties from wood, fabric, glass, paper, and plastic
• Report to management regarding inventory levels, marketing and sales trends, and customer feedback
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Role:

• Outstanding communication skills
• Motivation, independence, and eagerness to learn
• Demonstrated strong decision-making, customer service and relationship management skills
• Experience with retail operations and visual displays preferred
• Knowledge of wine and spirits helpful
• Ability to lift and move product of up to 45lbs regularly
• Minimum of High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Additional Details:

• Frequent driving within assigned territory required
• Eligible for incentive earnings

We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Paid-Time-Off Program
• Fidelity Investments 401k
• Disability, Life, Accident & Illness Insurance Packages
• Discounted Fitness Memberships
• Free & Discounted Work/Life Resources
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• On-Demand Professional & Leadership Development Through M.S. Walker University

Who we are:

Founded in Boston in 1933, M.S. Walker is a 5th-generation, family-owned wine and spirits importer and distributor, a spirits bottler, and a national supplier. We serve On-Premise and Off-Premise establishments throughout the Northeast, with direct operations in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island and brokerage operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. We represent a budding portfolio of wine and spirits nationwide, including our own brands, and we strive to offer the most prestigious portfolio in the industry. M.S. Walker has built our foundation and future on our people – our employees are truly our greatest asset. Our company boasts a diverse pool of exceptionally special team members who each bring their unique skills and experience to the organization.

Mission Statement:

Since 1933, our mission has been firmly rooted in our core values of family, integrity, respect, honesty, and hard work. We are deeply committed to upholding these principles for our team members, customers and suppliers alike. We seek to build and maintain long-lasting relationships based on trust and reliability. By honoring our heritage and embracing innovation, we aim to continuously improve and adapt to meet the evolving needs of our industry, while responsibly contributing to the communities we serve. Together, we strive to elevate the spirit of hospitality and foster a vibrant and respectful culture in all facets of the organization and beyond.

***It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.***