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Merchandiser

Breakthru Beverage · Peoria, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a display you built that you were proud of. What made it work?

What they are checking: Pride and creativity in displays that actually drive sell-through, not just stacking cases.

Tell me about a time you noticed a problem or opportunity at a store and told someone about it.

What they are checking: Whether they act as eyes and ears for sales, which the posting asks for when it mentions communicating account problems.

Tell me about a time you built a good working relationship with someone you saw regularly at work.

What they are checking: Rapport building with key people in each account, which makes every future visit easier.

What would you do

Walk me through what you would do when you first walk into a store on your call schedule.

What they are checking: Whether they have a routine for checking shelves, backstock and displays so no part of the visit is missed.

A store manager tells you there is no room for the display your sales rep promised. What do you do?

What they are checking: Relationship skills with account staff and knowing when to involve the sales consultant.

Each retailer has its own merchandising rules, and suppliers have theirs. How do you keep them straight?

What they are checking: Ability to follow both retailer and supplier requirements, which the posting stresses for every account.

How do you plan your day when you have several accounts and one of them needs a full reset?

What they are checking: Time management that keeps the call schedule accurate while still handling big tasks like resets.

About the work

Why does product rotation matter, and how do you rotate wine, beer and spirits on a shelf?

What they are checking: Understanding of first in, first out and freshness, which protects the retailer and the brands.

This job means lifting cases and being on your feet much of the day. How do you work safely doing that?

What they are checking: Safe lifting habits and realistic expectations about the physical side of merchandising.

How do you make sure point-of-sale materials are correct and up to date on the shelf?

What they are checking: Attention to pricing and promotional accuracy, since wrong tags frustrate customers and retailers.

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The full job description

As published by Breakthru Beverage.

Are you a current Associate? To be considered, you must submit your application through the internal Career Portal (Jobs Hub). Click here to access. Time Type: Full time Remote Type: Job Family Group: Sales Job Description Summary: Stock shelves, rotate inventory according to account requirements, and build displays with specific product brand merchandise. May organize backroom and inventory. Drive volume and profit growth in accounts and support sales consultants in merchandising activities. Job Description: Job Responsibilities: • Maintains a timely and accurate call schedule. • Follows established merchandising processes for each retailer while maintaining supplier requirements. • Ensures point-of-sale material is placed on shelves and displays. • Rotates product through organized processes. • Builds and installs displays and works closely with the customer and sales to coordinate the timing and location of displays. • Stocks shelves and displays to maximize sell-through of products. • Coordinate and/or assist with product resets. • Establishes and maintains a rapport with key individuals in account. • Obtains feedback from accounts in effectiveness of their individual merchandising procedures. • Supports team or sales rep to service accounts within requirements. Identifies and communicates individual account problems and opportunities to the appropriate account contacts and BBG contacts. • Develops industry, channel, and brand knowledge on a continuous basis. • Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required. • Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience • No prior experience required • Basic PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software • Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills • Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines • Analytic and Reporting skills • Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills • Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment • 21 years of age or older • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license Physical Requirements: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone • Carrying and lifting 45-65 pounds • Frequent driving and exiting/entering vehicle to service assigned accounts • Overhead reaching to perform various duties Competencies: • Accountable for meeting own targets, work is reviewed periodically. • Problems encountered will be defined, repetitive, and routine with a solution readily available. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description. Any offered salary is determined based on the collective bargaining agreement. Hourly Rate: $20.00 first 12 months (after 12 months’ service $25.63) + gas reimbursement. This position is eligible for union benefits including health care, life insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits. - - Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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