Merchandiser-Houston

Johnson Brothers•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Merchandiser assists the Chain Retail Division in each market and is dedicated to the Total Wine team. The role delivers orders, rotates back stock, stocks shelves, displays point-of-sale materials, and builds displays. Daily routes are provided by the Warehouse Manager and/or Merchandising Manager after orders have been fulfilled. The Merchandiser supports retail relationships and sales by delivering and checking in orders, merchandising products according to standardized procedures, maintaining accurate account visit logs, and communicating customer, ordering, or shipping needs to management and other relevant parties. The position requires travel within established geographic areas, reliable transportation, and the ability to lift and carry cases weighing 40 pounds or more. This is a seasonal, full-time role.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Ability to lift and carry a case of wine weighing 40 pounds or more.
Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and before or after regular hours when required.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Self-motivated; able to work independently and within a team structure.
Goal-oriented, focused, and assertive, with the ability to work with little 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.
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license, and meet company driving-record and automobile-insurance requirements.
Must complete and pass a criminal background check.
Must adhere to the company's equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage Retail Specialists.
Maintain routine contact with key decision makers to develop support.
Accurately deliver orders and check them in to 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 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 of 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.