Merchandiser

Location: Multiple counties in NY (Albany, Columbia, Greene, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Schoharie, Schenectady, Saratoga, Warren, Washington)

Schedule: Full-Time, Friday–Sunday + one weekday
Start Time: 4:00 AM
Base Pay: $21.50/hr

About Us
DeCrescente Distributing Company is the premier beverage distributor in the Capital Region. We move fast, work hard, and reward our team members with great benefits and opportunities. If you’re motivated and not afraid of hard work, this could be the perfect role for you!

We’re looking for enthusiastic, hardworking Retail Merchandisers for future openings. If you’re interested in being considered, apply today—we’ll reach out when a position becomes available.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) after 30 days
• 401(k) with generous company match
• FREE onsite wellness center for medical care and physical therapy
• FREE onsite fitness center with 24/7 access
• Employee purchase discount program
• Generous paid time off (including time off for your birthday!)
• Holidays (including a Super Bowl holiday!)
• Family-oriented activities and events
• Mileage reimbursement for local travel

Job Summary

As a Merchandiser, you’ll ensure our products look great and are easy for customers to find. You’ll stock coolers and shelves, build and maintain displays, rotate products, and accurately price items. You’ll also record daily account activity using a company-issued iPhone and maintain proper administrative work weekly.

Other responsibilities include setting up POS materials, handling damages, and supporting sales initiatives in your assigned stores.

Essential Responsibilities

Merchandising & Display

• Arrive at first scheduled account per management direction
• Stock shelves and coolers neatly, ensuring proper rotation
• Build and maintain product displays
• Place authorized POS materials (bottle necks, shelf strips, signs, rebates)
• Price displays accurately

Communication & Reporting

• Check voicemail at least every 2 hours
• Use company-issued iPhone to call in orders
• Submit weekly administrative work by Friday
• Attend quarterly merchandising meetings

Equipment & Appearance

• Wear company-issued uniform and steel-toed boots
• Maintain and bring all necessary equipment (price gun, case cards, labels, box cutter, tape, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years general employment or equivalent combination of experience and education
• At least 1 year merchandising or related experience (beverage industry preferred)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Basic computer skills and advanced iPhone knowledge
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Work safely and follow OSHA regulations and company safety policies
• Report all injuries or accidents immediately (within 1 hour)
• Exposure to retail coolers, basements, and backrooms
• Ability to lift up to 165 lbs to waist height
• Frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stretching, and carrying 10–40 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for 8+ hours per day
• Ability to climb ladders for POS placement

Ready to join a fast-paced, rewarding team? Apply today and start your career with DeCrescente Distributing Company!