Job Details
Merchandiser - Denver
Location: Denver
wildwonder is one of the fastest growing beverage companies and makes a heritage-inspired sparkling drink with gut health benefits. Food is our love language and we don t believe in sacrificing taste for health. Our delicious prebiotic & probiotic drinks are distributed nationally and carried by flagship retailers such as Whole Foods, Sprouts, Target, Albertsons / Safeway, Kroger as well as the most health conscious corporate offices including Google and Doordash. wildwonder has been featured by Shark Tank, The Today Show, Inc. Magazine, Oprah, Well+Good, Forbes, etc.
We are on a mission to create everyday wonders and for those under-voiced in our communities. 5% of profits from every can goes to causes that empower female and marginalized communities. More info here:
We are seeking a dynamic, driven, and personable go-getter who s ready to join a rocket ship and do whatever it takes to grow a beverage brand. This is a merchandising position that requires you to be on the road, visiting accounts in in broader Denver.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Manage relationships with current accounts (King Soopers, Safeway, Whole Foods, Sprouts and more), including calling and visiting retail and food service customers regularly and ensuring merchandising
Ability to recognize and engage with key decision makers at store level as well as District/ Regional management for retail banners in the territory to build strong communication for upcoming events and promos
Ensure wildwonder is 100% in stock. Check inventory on shelf, on display and in backstock. Build and maintain displays and restock shelves to increase brand presence and sales.
Support launches and promotions, sell in additional SKUs, gain additional facings, and work with store buyers and managers to increase orders. Execute new schematics/resets as required. Maintain good understanding of our products, pricing, margin structure, and promo strategies
Assist regional manager to meet distribution and velocity goals
Communicate daily with managers via app based CRM
Attend and contribute to weekly company and team meetings
Provide market level insights including customer and consumer feedback, competitive activity, and market successes
Act as ambassador for the brand and participate in field marketing activities as needed
80% of time in market visiting accounts, work hours begin no later than 7:30 am to guarantee time with accounts key decision makers
Qualifications:
Able to drive to accounts in Denver, with bimonthly trips to Frisco, Colorado Springs and Fort Collins.
Proficient in Google Suites (Google Sheets, Google Docs, Gmail), Excel, Microsoft Word. We don t care about diploma, only your attitude and drive
1-3 years' experience in merchandising, retail sales, or field marketing, and a passion for CPG
Enjoy engaging with people and building relationships
Highly motivated, resourceful, go-getter mentality and willing to do what it takes to meet goals and deadlines
Demonstrated problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
Clean driver's license, reliable car, and proof of insurance
Ability to lift 20 lbs., load, set up, execute and tear down promotional items
Compensation:
Competitive salary + bonus
Healthcare Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Unlimited PTO
401K
Training & Development