Merchandiser-Houston

Johnson Brothers•Houston, TX

17h

About The Position

The Merchandiser assists the Chain Retail Division in the market and is dedicated to the Total Wine team. The role receives a daily route by email from the Warehouse Manager and/or Merchandising Manager after orders have been fulfilled. Duties include delivering orders, rotating back stock, stocking shelves, displaying point-of-sale materials, and building displays. The Merchandiser supports retail accounts by maintaining contact with key decision makers, resolving ordering or shipping needs, and helping ensure products are accurately delivered and presented. The position requires travel within established geographic areas, reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and compliance with company driving-record and automobile-insurance requirements. It is a seasonal, full-time position with flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Attendance and punctuality are essential, and candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
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 and interpersonal skills to support customer and key retailer relationships.
Ability to lift and carry a 40+ pound case of wine.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and compliance with company driving-record and automobile-insurance requirements.
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.
Adherence to the company's equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage Retail Specialists.
Develop support by maintaining routine contact with key decision makers.
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 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 on time.
Provide pictures of display, cold-box, or shelf-reset executions when requested by 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.