Merchandiser-Austin

Johnson Brothers•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Merchandiser assists the Chain Retail Division in each market by delivering orders, rotating back stock, stocking shelves, displaying point-of-sale materials, and building displays. After orders are fulfilled, the Merchandiser receives the daily route by email from the Warehouse Manager and/or Merchandising Manager. The role is responsible for accurately delivering orders and checking them in at accounts, placing products on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure, and following standardized merchandising procedures. This includes rotating stock appropriately and ensuring correct pricing and point-of-sale materials are displayed. The Merchandiser communicates with customers and management about ordering, shipping, and customer requests; provides execution photos when requested; and maintains accurate daily and weekly account-visit logs. The position requires travel within established geographic areas, reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and compliance with company driving-record and automobile-insurance requirements. The Merchandiser must be punctual and maintain reliable attendance, including the ability to work regular shifts, before or after hours, and on weekends when required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Ability to lift and carry a 40+ pound case of wine.
Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
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.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Must meet company driving-record and automobile-insurance requirements.
Must complete and pass a criminal background check.
Must maintain regular, consistent, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance, including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, before and after hours, and on weekends when required.
Must adhere to the company’s equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 appropriately, and ensure correct pricing and point-of-sale materials are displayed.
Communicate effectively to resolve ordering or shipping needs within the assigned territory.
Meet agreed-upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner.
Provide photos 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.