Merchandiser, Houston

Johnson Brothers•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Merchandiser assists the Chain Retail Division in each market. The role includes delivering orders, rotating back stock, stocking shelves, displaying point-of-sale materials, and building displays. After orders are fulfilled, the Warehouse Manager and/or Merchandising Manager sends the merchandiser the daily route by email. The position requires travel within an established geographic area and regular, reliable, punctual attendance, including work outside standard hours or on weekends when required. A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and compliance with company driving-record and automobile-insurance requirements are required.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and compliance with company automobile-insurance requirements.
Ability to lift and carry cases of product 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 skills and interpersonal talents 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 and MVR.
Must download and use TripLog if receiving a mileage allowance, for accurate mileage tracking and company IRS records.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain routine contact with key decision makers to develop support.
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 designated territory.
Meet agreed-upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner.
Provide pictures of display, cold-box, or shelf-reset executions upon request from 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.