Merchandiser-Baybrook

About the role

The Merchandiser role assists the Chain Retail Division in each market, with duties including delivering orders, rotating back stock, stocking shelves, displaying PO's and building displays. The Merchandiser will receive the daily route via email from the Warehouse Manager and/or Merchandising Manager after orders have been fulfilled. The territory will be based in the southern half of the Houston metro area, specifically the Bay Brook areas.

Responsibilities

• Management of Retail Specialists
• Develop support by maintaining routine contact with key decision makers
• Accurately deliver and check orders in to accounts
• Place product on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure
• Ensure product is merchandised correctly per standardized merchandising procedures, rotate stock appropriately, and correct pricing and point of sales material is correctly displayed
• Communicate effectively to resolve any ordering or shipping needs within their 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 to management any specific customer requests
• Keep accurate daily and weekly logs of accounts visited to provide to management
• Arrive to work, appointments, meetings and other work-related functions on time and scheduled

Requirements

• Must be able to travel within established geographic areas, as necessary
• Must have reliable transportation, hold a valid driver's license and meet company driving record & automobile insurance requirements

Qualifications

• High School diploma required
• 1 year of warehouse experience is preferred, inventory control experience a plus
• Fork Life certification is also a benefit
• Able to lift and carry a 40+ pound case of wine
• Ability to work flexible hours which include early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends

Skills

• Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work alone as well as within a team structure
• Goal oriented, focused, and assertive individual who needs little direction or supervision
• Proven track record of strong sales in previous/current work experience
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal talents which will enhance existing customer and key retailer relationships