Weekend Merchandiser - Madisonville
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KRISTEN DISTRIBUTING CO
Bryan, TX, US
Summary
The merchandiser is responsible for stocking, fronting, and rotating products at assigned retail accounts to ensure freshness and visual appeal. They also manage back-stock, build displays, and maintain professional communication with store personnel.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Bryan - Bryan, TX, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Company Overview
Kristen Distributing Company is a local, family-owned beverage distribution company based in the Bryan/College Station area, with a rich history dating back to 1930 when it was founded in Bellville, Texas. Our mission at Kristen Distributing Company is to uphold the highest standards by providing exceptional beverages that align with the manufacturer’s marketing concepts. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages personal independence, offers abundant opportunities, and prioritizes the development that enhances the strengths and dignity of our employees and customers.
Position Overview
The Part-Time Weekend Merchandiser services assigned accounts by stocking shelves, coolers, and displays so that product is full, fronted, and properly rotated when shoppers are in the store. This position helps drive sales at the shelf and is often the most visible representation of Kristen Distributing Company to our retail partners.
This is an independent, customer-facing role. The Weekend Merchandiser travels between assigned accounts in a personal vehicle, organizes back-stock, removes damaged and out-of-date product, and keeps the supervisor informed of what is happening in each store.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Merchandising & Product Presentation
Stock shelves, coolers, and floor and end displays at each assigned account with precision.
Front and face product so that displays are full, clean, and shoppable.
Maintain proper product rotation to uphold our commitment to freshness and quality standards.
Organize product in the back-stock area of each account so it is easy to locate.
Build and refresh displays as directed by the supervisor or account manager.
Account Communication & Customer Relations
Communicate account activity, out-of-stocks, competitor activity, and space or display changes to your supervisor.
Identify and remove damaged, dented, or out-of-date product, and notify your supervisor promptly.
Represent Kristen Distributing Company professionally with store personnel, maintaining a friendly and cooperative demeanor.
Follow each account’s check-in, receiving, and back-room procedures.
Travel, Equipment & Safety
Travel between assigned accounts in a personal vehicle, maintaining a valid driver’s license, current insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
Operate a hand truck or dolly safely when moving product.
Follow all company safety and personal protective equipment requirements, and report safety concerns to your supervisor immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the merchandising team.
Schedule & Compensation
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday. We are glad to work around school and full-time job schedules where we can.
Hours: Actual hours may vary based on account needs, product volume, and business needs.
Pay: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour, paid for all hours worked, with overtime paid at time and one-half for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Mileage: Reimbursement for use of your personal vehicle to travel between assigned accounts, paid through the company’s mileage reimbursement program.
Paydays: Bi-weekly pay schedule with direct deposit.
Qualifications: Qualifications
Required
High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Reliable personal vehicle for travel between assigned accounts.
Consistent availability Thursday through Sunday, with reliable attendance and punctuality.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in product placement and rotation.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, account managers, and store personnel.
Ability to work independently in retail accounts with limited direct supervision.
Ability to work efficiently in a physically demanding environment.
Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
Preferred
Previous merchandising, grocery, stocking, or retail experience.
Familiarity with grocery back-room and receiving procedures.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Frequently lift and carry product weighing 25 to 50 pounds.
Occasionally lift and move kegs weighing 100 to 150 pounds, primarily from floor to knee height.
Push and pull carts loaded with product weighing 500 to 1,000 pounds.
Stand and walk for extended periods, with frequent bending and twisting to stock shelves and handle product.
Occasionally operate a dolly or hand truck to move heavy product.
Occasionally spot delivery trucks backing up or maneuvering in tight areas.
Work indoors in retail store and cooler environments, with brief outdoor exposure when traveling between accounts and moving product from a vehicle.
Drive a personal vehicle between assigned accounts.
Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.
Kristen Distributing Company was founded in 1930 by Ambrose Kristen, three years before the repeal of Prohibition. The company started out as a manufacturer and distributor for soft drinks like Frosty, Nesbitt, 7-Up, and Dr. Pepper.
After his return from World War II, “Boots” Kristen, Ambrose’s son joined the firm and immediately started growing the business. He expanded the company’s portfolio to include wholesale beer distribution in Austin and Waller Counties with brands like Grand Prize Beer of Galveston – Texas’ #1 Beer (owned by Howard Hughes). In 1945, Boots created and bottled his own soda line, Boots Soda, a craft soda that featured seasonal flavors. He successfully bottled the line for a decade before the division was sold in the early ’60s. Shortly after, Kristen Distributing was awarded the rights to Miller Brewing Company products, one of the company’s biggest acquisitions to date!
In 1979, Mark Kristen, “Boots” son, came aboard as the 3rd generation Kristen to be in management. Mark led Kristen Distributing to become one of the first Miller houses to acquire Coors Brewing Company products, creating one of the first shared MillerCoors houses in the state of Texas. In 1998, Mark purchased Brazos Beverage; this gave him the opportunity to relocate the company to Bryan, Texas.
Today, the company services roughly 25 central counties with alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands. At capacity, our controlled temperature warehouse holds 500,000 cases of product. With an estimated 1,200 plus SKU’s; we distribute around 3M cases per year!
Mark still serves as the company’s CEO while his son, John Kristen, presides as the President. As a 4th generation Kristen in the beer business, it comes as no surprise that John’s first word was “beer”! He will lead us in celebrating 90 years of business in 2020!
Founded
1930
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Transportation and Logistics
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Bryan, TX
Kristen Distributing Company was founded in 1930 by Ambrose Kristen, three years before the repeal of Prohibition. The company started out as a manufacturer and distributor for soft drinks like Frosty, Nesbitt, 7-Up, and Dr. Pepper.
After his return from World War II, “Boots” Kristen, Ambrose’s son joined the firm and immediately started growing the business. He expanded the company’s portfolio to include wholesale beer distribution in Austin and Waller Counties with brands like Grand Prize Beer of Galveston – Texas’ #1 Beer (owned by Howard Hughes). In 1945, Boots created and bottled his own soda line, Boots Soda, a craft soda that featured seasonal flavors. He successfully bottled the line for a decade before the division was sold in the early ’60s. Shortly after, Kristen Distributing was awarded the rights to Miller Brewing Company products, one of the company’s biggest acquisitions to date!
In 1979, Mark Kristen, “Boots” son, came aboard as the 3rd generation Kristen to be in management. Mark led Kristen Distributing to become one of the first Miller houses to acquire Coors Brewing Company products, creating one of the first shared MillerCoors houses in the state of Texas. In 1998, Mark purchased Brazos Beverage; this gave him the opportunity to relocate the company to Bryan, Texas.
Today, the company services roughly 25 central counties with alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands. At capacity, our controlled temperature warehouse holds 500,000 cases of product. With an estimated 1,200 plus SKU’s; we distribute around 3M cases per year!
Mark still serves as the company’s CEO while his son, John Kristen, presides as the President. As a 4th generation Kristen in the beer business, it comes as no surprise that John’s first word was “beer”! He will lead us in celebrating 90 years of business in 2020!
Founded
1930
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Transportation and Logistics
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Bryan, TX
