Merchandiser-Austin

Johnson Brothers•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Merchandiser assists the Chain Retail Division in each market by delivering orders, rotating back stock, stocking shelves, displaying point-of-sale materials, and building displays. The daily route is provided by the Warehouse Manager and/or Merchandising Manager after orders have been fulfilled. The role requires travel within an established geographic area, reliable transportation, and the ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends. Attendance must be regular, consistent, reliable, punctual, and predictable, including working before or after regular hours and on weekends when required. The company requires employees receiving a mileage allowance to download and use TripLog to accurately track mileage for company and IRS records. Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on protected status under applicable laws.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and meeting company driving-record and 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 and interpersonal skills to support customer and key retailer relationships.
Regular, consistent, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance, including availability for regular shifts, before and after hours, and weekends when required.
Must complete and pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

One year of warehouse experience 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 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 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.