Merchandiser, Houston

Johnson Brothers•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Merchandiser assists the Chain Retail Division in each market. The role includes delivering orders, rotating back stock, stocking shelves, displaying point-of-sale materials, and building displays. The daily route is sent by email from the Warehouse Manager and/or Merchandising Manager after orders have been fulfilled. The position requires travel within established geographic areas and reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and compliance with company driving-record and automobile-insurance requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to lift and carry product cases weighing 40 pounds or more.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record; must meet company driving-record and automobile-insurance requirements.
Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, and to work regular shifts and before or after hours when required.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Self-motivated and able to work independently 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.
Regular, consistent, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.
Must complete and pass a criminal background check and pass an MVR check.
If receiving a mileage allowance, must download and use the TripLog app for accurate mileage tracking and company IRS records.

Nice To Haves

One year of warehouse experience.
Inventory control experience.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain routine contact with key decision makers to develop support.
Accurately deliver orders and check them in to accounts.
Place products on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure.
Merchandise products according to standardized procedures, rotate stock appropriately, and ensure correct pricing and point-of-sale materials are displayed.
Communicate effectively to resolve ordering or shipping needs within the designated territory.
Meet agreed-upon goals and objectives effectively and on time.
Provide pictures of display, cold-box, or shelf-reset executions when requested by management or other internal departments.
Communicate specific customer requests to management.
Keep 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.