Merchandiser, Houston

Company

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company

Houston, TX

Sales

The Sales Trainee/Merchandiser position is responsible for effectively managing an established sales territory, encompassing selling, servicing, merchandising, administration, and accounts receivable tasks. This role is designed to provide comprehensive training to new personnel, preparing them to eventually manage their own sales territory.

Key responsibilities include:

• Achieving sales objectives and executing territory management strategies.
• Promoting current and new products and implementing promotions.
• Conducting in-store tastings and servicing accounts.

• Develop support by maintaining routine contact with key decision makers.
• Accurately deliver and check orders into accounts.
• Place product on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure.
• Ensure product is merchandised correctly per standardized merchandising procedures, rotate stock appropriately, and display correct pricing and point‑of‑sales material.
• 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.
• Effectively communicate specific customer requests to management.
• 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 as scheduled.
• Travel within established geographic areas as necessary and maintain reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and meet company driving record & automobile insurance requirements.

• Education:
  
  High School diploma required.
• Experience:
  
  1 year of warehouse experience preferred; inventory control experience a plus;
  Fork Life certification is a benefit.
• Physical:
  Lift and carry 40+ pound cases of product.
• Availability:
  Flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Organizational:
  Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivation:
  Able to work alone as well as within a team structure.
• Goal oriented, focused, and assertive with little direction or supervision.
• Proven strong sales track record in previous or current work experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enhance customer and retailer relationships.
• Attendance:
  Regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including willingness to work regular hours, shifts, before & after hours, and weekends.
• Background check:
  Must complete and pass a criminal background check.

The Company has invested in and requires the downloading and use of the app, Trip Log, if an employee receives mileage allowance. This app ensures the accurate tracking of mileage on behalf of the Company and is needed for IRS records.

Johnson Brothers is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment and hiring based on qualifications. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.