Territory Manager - Chain Division

Company: Bronco Wine Company
Business: Classic Wines & Spirits of California
Reporting to: Division Merchandising
Travel Requirements: 80–90%, based on business needs
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Category: Temporary
Pay Range: $24.04–$25.17 per hour
Location: Remote/Field-Based. Successful candidates must reside in Los Angeles, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Northridge, or Panorama City.

Classic Wines & Spirits of California, part of the Bronco Wine Company family, is seeking a Temporary Chain Merchandiser to support the Los Angeles territory. This position is employed by Bronco Wine Company and supports its Classic Wines & Spirits of California business.

The Chain Merchandiser is responsible for servicing assigned retail accounts throughout the territory, including selling and building displays of wine, spirits, and beer products; maintaining product distribution; supporting appropriate product placement and pricing; and helping maintain appropriate stock levels within assigned accounts.

Successful candidates must reside in Los Angeles, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Northridge, or Panorama City.

Bronco Wine Company was founded in 1973. Our family-owned company strives to continue and improve upon being vertically integrated, from the vineyard to the table, focusing on crafting quality wines for every table. Our family’s resilience and sustained growth will continue to be fostered through stewardship of family, valued employees, respected partners, and future generations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Call on assigned retail accounts and develop effective working relationships with key department buyers and store management.
• Sell and build product displays in assigned accounts.
• Service direct-store-delivery (DSD) accounts weekly, including shelf-product and display orders.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and help prevent out-of-stock conditions.
• Place and maintain current point-of-sale (POS) materials, including back cards, shelf talkers, price signs, and other approved materials.
• Support accurate product pricing and appropriate product placement within assigned accounts.
• Expand cold-box and dry-shelf product placements within assigned accounts.
• Provide schedules, documentation, and other required paperwork to the Supervisor as requested.
• Respond to business-related phone calls, text messages, and emails in a timely manner.
• Advise the Supervisor of territory and account issues, including out-of-stock products, price changes, and relevant account information.
• Work a variable schedule, including early morning, daytime, evening, or night assignments, to support store resets, merchandising projects, wine tastings, company events, and other business needs.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory to service retail accounts using reliable transportation.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance in accordance with company requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, consistent with the position’s purpose and operational needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; in lieu of a high school diploma or GED, relevant work experience will be considered.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to maintain current automobile insurance in accordance with company requirements.
• Ability to travel approximately 80–90% based on business needs.
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including early mornings, days, evenings, or nights, based on assigned account and business needs.
• Ability to reside within or near the assigned territory. Successful candidates must reside in Los Angeles, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Northridge, or Panorama City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with retail customers, store personnel, sales partners, supervisors, and other employees.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following established company direction and expectations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage assigned accounts, schedules, documentation, and changing priorities.
• Ability to identify and communicate inventory, pricing, placement, and account issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and general business software.
• Ability to use standard mobile communication and business applications required to support assigned accounts.
• Ability to learn applicable product, merchandising, display, account-service, and company procedures.
• Training will be provided to support successful performance in the role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation and/or the use of appropriate material-handling equipment, as applicable to the assigned task.
• Ability to work with arms extended forward, to the side, or overhead, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while driving between assigned accounts and attending team meetings, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform frequent reaching, grasping, handling, and other movements required to stock products and build or maintain merchandise displays, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform data entry and business communications using standard computer equipment and a mobile phone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is primarily performed at assigned retail accounts and while traveling throughout the designated territory.
• Work environments may include retail sales floors, storage or stock areas, refrigerated areas, and other locations associated with assigned merchandising responsibilities.
• Work may involve varying temperatures and noise levels depending on the assigned account and work area.
• The position requires frequent travel between assigned accounts and may require work during early morning, daytime, evening, or nighttime hours based on business needs.
• Employees must follow applicable customer-site and company safety requirements while performing assigned duties.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Safety cutter when cutting cardboard boxes and point-of-sale materials.
• Side-shield safety glasses, head and ear protection, high-visibility vest, and appropriate footwear when entering production facilities or other designated areas where such equipment is required.
• Additional task-specific personal protective equipment may be required based on the assigned location, activity, and applicable safety procedures.