Craft Beverage Merchandiser - Bloomington at Cavalier Distributing Indiana, LLC – Bloomington, Indiana

Dive into the World of Craft Beverages!

Are you a people-person who loves the idea of being out and about, connecting with clients, and helping to grow the world of craft beer, wine, and other beverages? Cavalier Distributing is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Merchandiser to join our team!

This isn't your average desk job. You'll be the backbone of sales in your assigned territory, spending your days driving to various accounts across the metro area and surrounding region. You'll be the face of Cavalier, ensuring our amazing products are successfully distributed and placed throughout the market.

Full-time benefits are available after just 60 days, including Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, and a unique Reimbursement Program for Craft Beverage Purchases—fuel your passion on us!

(See the benefits summary below). The company determines benefits and employee contributions for benefit plans annually, with open enrollment in May and an effective date of June 1st.

This section outlines the current health benefits offered to Cavalier employees. These benefits become effective on your 60th day of employment.

Please note that employees must make their benefit elections within the first 30 days of employment.

What You'll Do:

• Be a Craft Beverage Ambassador: Play a key role in the successful sale, distribution, and placement of a wide range of Cavalier products. This includes conducting fun beer tastings, beer dinners, and promotions to engage with customers.
• Build Relationships: Develop new business and maintain strong, effective customer relations, promoting the good will of the company. You'll handle customer inquiries and act as a reliable point of contact for credit, delivery, and product information.
• Support the Sales Team: Assist the District Sales Manager and Sales Representatives by covering routes, assisting with product displays, helping with resets at chain stores, and maintaining all documentation (check-in sheets, invoices). You're a true team player!
• Get Hands-On: Assist in setting up and tearing down special events and festivals. You'll also handle product rotation and ensure code policy is followed.

Who You Are:

The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent customer service skills. You are independent, professional, and possess:

• A basic understanding of Cavalier Distributing products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work varied hours, including occasional evenings and/or weekends for special events.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
• A valid, unexpired driver’s license with a clean DMV record and reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements:

The role requires a moderate level of physical activity, including the ability to handle products generally weighing 0 - 165 pounds on occasion, as well as bending and stooping.

Ready to jump in?

Note: Due to the nature of this position, all candidates must be at least 21 years of age to apply and must apply for a solicitor’s license with the state of Ohio.