Merchandiser - Baytown, Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte

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 (FDC). The role supports product availability, quality, freshness, and visibility across assigned accounts, while following FDC’s retail execution, personal conduct, and safety standards. The Merchandiser has no supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Merchandising Manager. The position requires regular product stocking and rotation, display work, delivery receiving assistance, and communication with Account Sales Managers and team members. It also involves driving between accounts, working in indoor and outdoor conditions, and meeting substantial physical demands. Weekends may be required.

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, sometimes stressful environment.
Ability and willingness to work weekends.
Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 75 pounds, as stated under required skills and abilities.
Good driving record and a valid driver's license.
Maintain personal vehicle auto liability and property damage insurance with minimum coverage limits of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.
Ability 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 in 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.
Ability to remain alert while driving and to enter and exit a vehicle cab numerous times each day.

Nice To Haves

Previous merchandising experience.

Responsibilities

Wear required personal protective equipment and perform duties in a manner that supports personal and workplace safety.
Follow FDC personal conduct, appearance, and retail execution standards.
Restock designated coolers, shelves, and displays in assigned accounts, prioritizing FDC 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 protocol in the Faust Employee Handbook.
Promote FDC’s business, monitor competitive activity, identify growth and efficiency opportunities, and report where FDC is disadvantaged.
Follow Faust’s safety training policies and procedures.