Merchandiser-Dallas

Johnson Brothers•Irving, TX

About The Position

The Merchandiser manages an established sales territory for the Total Wine team, handling sales, service, merchandising, administration, and accounts receivable tasks. The role supports sales objectives and territory strategies, promotes current and new products, implements promotions, conducts in-store tastings, and services accounts. Daily routes are sent by email by the Warehouse Manager and/or Merchandising Manager after orders are fulfilled. Duties include delivering orders, checking them in with accounts, rotating back stock, stocking shelves, placing product for maximum exposure, displaying point-of-sale materials, and building displays.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record; must meet company driving-record and 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.
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, including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, before and after hours, and on weekends when required.
Must complete and pass a criminal background check.
Must download and use TripLog if receiving a mileage allowance.

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 to develop support.
Deliver orders accurately and check them in with accounts.
Place products on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure.
Merchandise products according to standardized procedures, rotate stock, 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 on time.
Provide pictures of display, cold box, or shelf-reset executions when requested by management or 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.
Manage an established sales territory, including selling, servicing, merchandising, administration, and accounts receivable tasks.
Promote current and new products, implement promotions, conduct in-store tastings, and service accounts.