Jobs at LinPepCo | Local Beverage Distributor (Now Hiring) — 18 open

Pay Based on Experience!

5 AM to 1 PM, Monday through Friday!

Position Summary: The purpose of this role is to sell and merchandise product within designated accounts. This includes stocking shelves, rotating shelved product, setting up displays, stocking and rotating products in coolers, organizing and rotating products in storage rooms, and moving products from storage to the sales floor.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, etc.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain merchandising standards and rotate products in designated accounts
• Maximize profitable sales opportunities by understanding the customer's business and building relationships based on trust and integrity with their management team
• Successfully sell promotional plans that support both the customer's and LinPepCo's business objectives and strategies
• Collaboratively sell and address customer objections to secure display and incremental opportunities
• Sell in and execute promotional strategies for new brand and package introductions
• Develop and train Merchandisers
• Track daily, weekly and monthly order activity and performance results against assigned goals and expectations
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members (e.g., delivery, merchandising) to better align with the customer needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and required insurance coverage
• Reliable transportation to and from accounts
• Valid pallet jack and/or forklift certification, where necessary
• Knowledge of general merchandising
• Understanding of customer service principles and practices
• Basic proficiency with computers and tablets
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to observe and follow all safety procedures
• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to complete miscellaneous job functions within scheduled timeframes
• Flexibility and adaptability to support the team in achieving company goals
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Working Environment

Work generally takes place in a store setting. Individuals must be able to operate a tablet or PC, as well as a two-wheel dolly and pallet jack.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Overview and EEO Statement

LinPepCo is a Pepsi-Cola independent distributor and has more than 35 years of soft drink and vending product distribution experience. Our company includes five soft drink franchises in the Midwest, a full-line vending company, a full-service coffee company and a refrigeration division that specializes in equipment service leasing. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at LinPepCo will be based on merit, qualifications, skills and other relevant criteria. LinPepCo does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the job. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.

Due to the nature of our work and to help maintain a safe workplace for our employees and customers, after a candidate receives a conditional offer of employment, they will be required to complete pre-employment screening. This includes a criminal background check, drug screening, and for certain roles, a motor vehicle record review. Screening results are evaluated based on several factors, including the nature and severity of an offense, how much time has passed, the relevance to the positions, patterns of repeated offenses, and driving history for roles that require operating a vehicle. All results are reviewed fairly and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.