Merchandiser - Brazoria County, Pearland, Alvin

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, visibility, and retail execution in assigned accounts, with priority given to FDC non-alcoholic products. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The Merchandiser works with Account Sales Managers and team members to communicate daily objectives, maintain professional relationships in assigned accounts, monitor competitive activity, identify opportunities, and report areas where FDC is disadvantaged. The role requires adherence to company conduct, appearance, retail execution, and safety standards, as well as readiness for substantial physical work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions.

Requirements

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.
Good driving record and a valid driver license.
Maintain personal vehicle auto liability and property damage insurance with minimum coverage limits of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strength 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 consistently bend, reach, and squat while moving and stocking products for up to 12 hours a day.
Stamina to continuously stand and walk 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 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 supports personal and workplace safety.
Adhere to FDC personal conduct, appearance, and retail execution standards.
Restock designated coolers, shelves, and displays in assigned accounts to ensure product availability, 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 portfolio of 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 opportunities for growth and efficiency, and report where FDC is disadvantaged.
Follow Faust’s safety training policies and procedures.