Merchandiser - Galveston, La Marque, Dickinson, Texas City

Faust Distributing•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Merchandiser assists with activities related to the sales, service, and merchandising of products sold by Faust Distributing Company (FDC). The role supports product availability and freshness in assigned accounts, maintains safe and organized inventory spaces, and helps execute displays and retail programs. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires attention to safety, customer service, and coordination with Account Sales Managers and team members. The role involves frequent product stocking and handling, operating carts and pallet jacks, and working in varied indoor and outdoor weather and lighting conditions. Weekend work is required. Faust Distributing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

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 demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and function 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 valid driver license.
Maintain at least $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 coverage limits for personal vehicle auto liability and property damage insurance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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 enter and exit a 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 promotes the safety of oneself and others.
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.
Keep backroom inventory spaces clean, organized, and safe.
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 vehicle accidents and on-the-job injuries according to the employee handbook protocol.
Promote FDC’s business, monitor competitive activity, identify growth and efficiency opportunities, and report areas where FDC is disadvantaged.
Follow Faust’s safety training policies and procedures.