Sales Trainee/Merchandiser

Company: Tri-Valley Beverage
Location: Westmoreland
Posted on: July 2, 2025

Job Description:

At Tri-Valley Beverage, we believe in doing right by our employees, suppliers, customers, and communities. We believe hard work delivers results. And we believe these values are why our network of distributors, the Sheehan Family Companies, has been in business for over 125 years. Here you’ll work with a team that’s rooting for you to succeed and empowering you to reach your full potential. We’re looking for hardworking, motivated, and good-humored individuals to join our close-knit team and help us grow our business. Our Merchandisers play a very important role at Tri-Valley Beverage. After the beer is sold and delivered to our customer accounts, our Merchandisers stock, rotate, and properly display our products in the accounts- ensuring the end consumer can easily shop and enjoy our products. Working as a Merchandiser at Tri-Valley Beverage you can expect to work hard in an independent setting and be held accountable for achieving your goals. Successful team members in this role will develop the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to become a Sales Representative. What you'll be doing: Ensure that all products are rotated and code policy followed Ensure that all products are properly displayed according to Company standards Install and maintain permanent and paper Point of Sale (POS) material Ensure accurate shelf tag pricing and integrity Organize and execute floor displays at all accounts Maintain a regular schedule of weekly appointments with accounts in assigned area Develop and maintain effective customer relationships Ability to use a two wheel hand truck and pallet jack Being on-premise for every shift Critical physical demands include the following: Handling cases of beer, ranging from 10 to 50 lbs. and possibly kegs, ranging from 87 to 165 lbs. Walking and climbing stairs Two handed lifting, handling and carrying of cases from floor to overhead levels on a frequent basis Pushing and pulling a hand truck, cart and/or pallet jack on level and inclined surfaces on a frequent basis Sustained squatting, kneeling, and/or bending while handling products Sufficient manual dexterity to operate business equipment including, but not limited to, computer, telephone, adding machine Other duties as assigned What you'll need to succeed: High School Diploma or equivalent Excellent oral and written communications skills Valid and clean driver's license with active auto insurance Ability and willingness to work independently Why join us? Competitive Hourly Rate $18.00-20.00 per hour Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance - $0 in-network deductible, low premium contribution Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program with Work-Life Services Tuition Assistance Program 401k Savings Plan with company match Discounted Pet Insurance Computer and cell phone plan discounts Supplemental Plans available: Disability, Life Insurance, Legal & Identity Protection. The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in an inclusive culture that provides mutual respect with salary advancement based on merit and individual performance. Sheehan Family Companies is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against any protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical??? condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ?expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Tri-Valley Beverage is a proud beverage distributor offering an unmatched product portfolio of domestic, import and craft beers, ciders, artisanal wines, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and more to our customers across Central New York. Tri-Valley Beverage is one of the top wholesalers in their market, and part of the Sheehan Family Companies, one of the largest beverage wholesale groups in the country and some of the finest beers in the world. *In applying for this job and providing your phone number, you are authorizing the Sheehan Family Companies to contact you via text message for recruiting purposes. You may opt out of text messaging at any time. donotsponor Licenses & Certifications Required Driver's License Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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