Merchandiser-Austin

Johnson Brothers•Austin, 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 daily route by email. The Merchandiser manages Retail Specialists, maintains routine contact with key decision makers, and supports customer and retailer relationships. The position requires accurate order delivery and account check-in, correct product placement and merchandising, stock rotation, pricing and point-of-sale material checks, and timely communication about ordering, shipping, or customer requests. The Merchandiser keeps accurate daily and weekly account-visit logs, provides execution photos upon request, meets agreed goals, and performs other duties as assigned. The role requires travel within established geographic areas, reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and compliance with company driving-record and automobile-insurance requirements. Work schedules may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Regular, consistent, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance is essential, including before- and after-hours or weekend work when required. Candidates must complete and pass a criminal background check. Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable laws.

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 and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Ability to lift and carry a case of wine weighing 40 pounds or more.
Ability to travel within the designated geographic areas.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license; must meet company driving-record and automobile-insurance requirements.
Must complete and pass a criminal background check.
Regular, consistent, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance, including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, before and after hours, and weekends when required.
Adherence 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

Deliver orders and accurately check them in to accounts.
Rotate back stock and stock shelves or displays to maximize product exposure.
Build displays and ensure products are merchandised according to standardized procedures.
Verify that stock is rotated appropriately and pricing and point-of-sale materials are displayed correctly.
Manage Retail Specialists and maintain routine contact with key decision makers.
Communicate effectively to resolve ordering and shipping needs within the designated territory.
Meet agreed-upon goals and objectives effectively and on time.
Provide photos of display, cold-box, or shelf-reset executions upon request from management or internal departments.
Communicate specific customer requests to management.
Keep accurate daily and weekly logs of accounts visited for management.
Arrive punctually for work, appointments, meetings, and other work-related functions.
Travel within established geographic areas as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.