Merchandiser-Austin

Johnson Brothers•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Merchandiser assists the Chain Retail Division in each market. The role involves delivering orders, rotating back stock, stocking shelves, displaying point-of-sale materials, and building displays. After orders are fulfilled, the Warehouse Manager and/or Merchandising Manager sends the daily route by email. The Merchandiser maintains contact with key decision makers, accurately delivers and checks in orders, and places products on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure. The role ensures products are merchandised according to standardized procedures, stock is rotated appropriately, and pricing and point-of-sale materials are displayed correctly. The Merchandiser communicates to resolve ordering or shipping needs and shares customer requests with management. The position also involves meeting goals, providing requested photos of merchandising work, keeping accurate account-visit logs, and arriving punctually at work-related commitments. Travel within established geographic areas is required as necessary, along with reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and compliance with company driving-record and automobile-insurance requirements. The employee must be able to lift and carry product cases weighing 40 pounds or more, work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and complete and pass a criminal background check. Employees receiving a mileage allowance must download and use the TripLog app for accurate mileage tracking and company IRS records.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and compliance with company automobile-insurance requirements.
Ability to lift and carry product cases weighing 40 pounds or more.
Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, and to work regular, consistent, reliable, punctual, and predictable hours and shifts, including before or after hours and weekends when required.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Self-motivated and able to work alone as well as within a team.
Goal-oriented, focused, and assertive, with little need for direction or supervision.
Proven track record of strong sales in previous or current work experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support customer and key retailer relationships.
Must complete and pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

One year of warehouse experience preferred.
Inventory control experience is a plus.
Forklift certification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Maintain routine contact with key decision makers.
Accurately deliver orders and check them in at accounts.
Place products on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure.
Merchandise products according to standardized procedures, rotate stock, and display correct pricing and point-of-sale materials.
Communicate to resolve ordering or shipping needs within the designated territory.
Meet agreed-upon goals and objectives effectively and on time.
Provide photos of display, cold-box, or shelf-reset executions when requested by management or other internal departments.
Communicate specific customer requests to management.
Maintain accurate daily and weekly logs of accounts visited and provide them to management.
Arrive on time for work, appointments, meetings, and other work-related functions.
Travel within established geographic areas as necessary.
Download and use TripLog for mileage tracking if receiving a mileage allowance.