
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
overtime pay
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Suncoast Beverage Sales is a reputable company specializing in beverage distribution and sales, known for its commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service. As a well-established distributor serving a wide range of retail clients, Suncoast Beverage Sales prides itself on maintaining strong relationships with retailers while ensuring timely and efficient delivery of their products. The company operates with a focus on regulatory compliance and safety, providing comprehensive training and support to its employees, thus fostering a professional and motivated work environment. The culture at Suncoast Beverage Sales emphasizes teamwork, dedication, and adherence to high standards, making it an ideal place for individuals seeking a rewarding entry-level career in distribution and delivery services.
The Swing / Relief position at Suncoast Beverage Sales is an entry-level role designed for individuals eager to learn all facets of the Delivery Service Department. This position involves gaining hands-on experience in both merchandiser and delivery representative duties, functioning as a critical support role within the company’s logistics and customer service operations. Reporting directly to the Delivery Supervisor and Delivery Manager, the individual in this role will be integral in ensuring that deliveries are completed accurately, products are merchandised effectively, and customer relationships at the retail level are nurtured and strengthened.
In this role, the employee will be responsible for mastering various delivery routes and understanding the mechanics of route delivery, including adherence to company policies, safety protocols, and beverage laws. Key elements of the role include managing the accountability for equipment used on assigned routes, ensuring proper product rotation using the company’s color code system, and maintaining package integrity and quality standards. The role also requires the individual to become knowledgeable about product freshness, code dates, shelf life, pricing structures, promotions, and company goals.
A significant part of the Swing / Relief role involves merchandising responsibilities such as building, disassembling, and maintaining product displays in various retail accounts. The position requires creativity and efficiency in merchandising efforts to enhance product visibility and optimize shelf space. Maintaining neat and orderly back stock areas, managing time effectively to meet daily work demands, and submitting accurate daily activity reports are also key duties.
The position demands physical stamina, including the ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, with continuous lifting up to 162 pounds, and the flexibility to work in adverse weather conditions. The role expects self-motivated individuals with strong work ethics, excellent communication skills, and a professional demeanor. Employees must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required to complete all tasks and uphold the company’s high service standards.
Overall, this position offers a comprehensive learning opportunity for individuals interested in advancing their careers within the beverage distribution industry. The Swing / Relief role is essential for the smooth operation of route deliveries and merchandising, providing the necessary support to keep Suncoast Beverage Sales’ services reliable and customer-focused. Joining this team means becoming part of a company that values dedication, professionalism, and continuous improvement, offering a solid foundation for career growth in this dynamic industry.
The Swing / Relief position at Suncoast Beverage Sales is an entry-level role designed for individuals eager to learn all facets of the Delivery Service Department. This position involves gaining hands-on experience in both merchandiser and delivery representative duties, functioning as a critical support role within the company’s logistics and customer service operations. Reporting directly to the Delivery Supervisor and Delivery Manager, the individual in this role will be integral in ensuring that deliveries are completed accurately, products are merchandised effectively, and customer relationships at the retail level are nurtured and strengthened.
In this role, the employee will be responsible for mastering various delivery routes and understanding the mechanics of route delivery, including adherence to company policies, safety protocols, and beverage laws. Key elements of the role include managing the accountability for equipment used on assigned routes, ensuring proper product rotation using the company’s color code system, and maintaining package integrity and quality standards. The role also requires the individual to become knowledgeable about product freshness, code dates, shelf life, pricing structures, promotions, and company goals.
A significant part of the Swing / Relief role involves merchandising responsibilities such as building, disassembling, and maintaining product displays in various retail accounts. The position requires creativity and efficiency in merchandising efforts to enhance product visibility and optimize shelf space. Maintaining neat and orderly back stock areas, managing time effectively to meet daily work demands, and submitting accurate daily activity reports are also key duties.
The position demands physical stamina, including the ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, with continuous lifting up to 162 pounds, and the flexibility to work in adverse weather conditions. The role expects self-motivated individuals with strong work ethics, excellent communication skills, and a professional demeanor. Employees must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required to complete all tasks and uphold the company’s high service standards.
Overall, this position offers a comprehensive learning opportunity for individuals interested in advancing their careers within the beverage distribution industry. The Swing / Relief role is essential for the smooth operation of route deliveries and merchandising, providing the necessary support to keep Suncoast Beverage Sales’ services reliable and customer-focused. Joining this team means becoming part of a company that values dedication, professionalism, and continuous improvement, offering a solid foundation for career growth in this dynamic industry.
Job Requirements
- Physical ability to complete all job tasks must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds with continuous lifting up to 162 pounds
- Complete all training required for the position
- Read, understand and comply with Suncoast Beverage Sales policy manual, safety manual and fleet manual
- Maintain insurability requirements as determined by Suncoast Beverage Sales
- Class A CDL driver’s license
- Basic math and computer skills
- Strong communicative and customer service skills
- Self motivated with a strong work ethic
- Willingness to work until the entire job is done including in adverse weather conditions
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays as the company dictates
- Must be able to present yourself in a professional manner at all times
Job Qualifications
- Basic math and computer skills
- Strong communicative and customer service skills
- Self motivated with a strong work ethic
- Ability to perform duties associated with merchandising and delivery representative positions
- Knowledge of local and state beverage laws
- Ability to follow company policies and safety rules
- Professional manner at all times
Job Duties
- Complete all deliveries as scheduled for assigned area in a timely manner
- Learn various routes and the mechanics of route delivery
- Understand and perform check-in and check-out procedures
- Assume accountability for all equipment used on a specific route
- Insure proper rotation of product in a timely manner with the color code system
- Utilize and understand the product freshness guide, code dates and shelf life of all pertinent products
- Knowledge of all pricing, promotions and company goals
- Maintain package integrity and quality standards in the marketplace
- Build, disassemble, and maintain and merchandise displays in various accounts
- Responsible for adhering to accounting procedures including accountability for all money and invoices collected on assigned route as well as all inventory
- Abide by local and state beverage laws
- Adherence to safety rules, traffic laws and all company policies and procedures
- Communicate daily with Delivery and Service Supervisors, Account managers, Sales Managers and retailers
- Improve and build customer relationships at the retail level
- Be able to perform all duties and responsibilities associated with the Merchandising and Delivery Representative positions
- Merchandise products creatively and effectively to improve shelf and display positions
- Maintain back room and back stock in a neat and orderly condition
- Manage time effectively to route daily work needs
- Submit completed and signed daily activity reports to supervisor
- Utilize personal vehicle for business purposes required as a condition of employment
- Any other task as requested by management
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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