Merchandiser

**Who We Are:** Watkins Distributing is a family-owned and operated beverage distribution company that has proudly served the communities of Idaho and Montana for four generations. **Job Summary:** The Merchandiser is responsible for visiting retail accounts to stock, display, and rotate company products across their assigned route. **Key Responsibilities:** - Stock and merchandise an assortment of beverage products safely and efficiently. - Replenish shelves, coolers, displays, and backroom inventory with company products. - Rotate product to preserve freshness and meet expiration date requirements. - Set up, maintain, and dismantle promotional displays, endcaps, and other merchandising features. - Place and maintain point-of-sale materials, signage, and promotional decals. - Safely use manual handling equipment, including hand trucks, to move and stock products. - Travel between assigned retail locations using a personal vehicle as directed. - Follow merchandising plans and direction from sales representatives and merchandising supervisors. - Perform other related duties as assigned. **Preferred Skills & Abilities:** - Self-directed and able to work independently with minimal oversight. - Well-organized and detail-oriented with a customer-focused approach. - Comfortable in a physically active role with frequent movement throughout the day. - Thrives in a flexible, fast-paced environment outside of a traditional office setting. **Physical Demands & Work Environment:** - Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and no major violations. - Reliable personal transportation for use throughout the workday and proof of current auto insurance. Mileage reimbursement is provided. - Must be able to regularly lift and move beverage cases weighing 20–30 lbs. Duties include frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and standing for extended periods. - Work is performed independently across multiple retail locations and may include early mornings, weekends, and peak holiday periods as needed.