Merchandiser - Galveston, La Marque, Dickinson, Texas City

Faust Distributing•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Merchandiser assists with activities relating to the sales, service, and merchandising of products sold by Faust Distributing Company. The role supports product availability, quality, presentation, and retail execution in assigned accounts, with priority given to FDC non-alcoholic products. The position requires maintaining professional relationships with assigned accounts and communicating daily objectives with Account Sales Managers and team members. The Merchandiser follows company conduct, appearance, safety, and retail execution standards; wears required personal protective equipment; and performs duties with attention to personal and coworker safety. The role includes physical work involving lifting and moving cases, stocking products, and working in varying indoor and outdoor weather and lighting conditions. Faust Distributing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability and willingness to work weekends.
Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 75 pounds, as stated in the required skills and abilities section.
Good driving record and a valid driver license.
Maintain at least $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 in personal vehicle auto liability and property damage insurance.
Able to lift, load, push, and pull cases weighing up to 160 pounds.
Manual dexterity to operate a dolly, six-wheeler cart, and powered or manual pallet jack.
Ability to bend, reach, and squat consistently while moving and stocking products for up to 12 hours a day.
Stamina to stand and walk continuously for up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to work while exposed to indoor and outdoor weather conditions, including high and low temperatures, wind, ice, humidity, rain, fog, hail, sleet, and snow.
Ability to work in daylight, twilight, evening, and dark lighting conditions.
Remain alert while driving and enter and exit the vehicle cab numerous times each day.

Nice To Haves

Previous merchandising experience.

Responsibilities

Wear all required personal protective equipment and perform duties in a manner that ensures personal and workplace safety.
Adhere to FDC personal conduct, appearance, and retail execution standards and safety training policies and procedures.
Restock designated coolers, shelves, and displays in assigned accounts to ensure FDC product availability, prioritizing non-alcoholic products.
Rotate products in accordance with FDC Code Date Policies to maintain product quality and freshness.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe backroom inventory spaces.
Assist with or build displays using appropriate point-of-sale materials to improve product visibility and meet retail programming needs.
Assist with receiving FDC deliveries at assigned accounts.
Develop and maintain productive professional relationships in assigned accounts.
Maintain knowledge of Faust Distributing’s brands and packages.
Communicate daily objectives with Account Sales Managers and team members.
Report vehicular accidents and on-the-job injuries according to the procedures in the Faust Employee Handbook.
Promote FDC’s business, monitor competitive activity, identify growth and efficiency opportunities, and report areas where FDC is disadvantaged.