Job Description

The Sales Trainee/Merchandiser position is responsible for effectively managing an established sales territory, encompassing selling, servicing, merchandising, administration, and accounts receivable tasks. Key responsibilities include achieving sales objectives, executing territory management strategies, promoting current and new products, implementing promotions, conducting in-store tastings, and servicing accounts. This role is designed to provide comprehensive training to new personnel, preparing them to eventually manage their own sales territory.JOHNSON BROTHERS MAVERICK BEVERAGE COMPANY
The Merchandiser role assists the Chain Retail Division in each market.
Duties include delivering orders, rotating back stock, stocking shelves, displaying PO’s and building displays. Merchandiser to receive the daily route via email from the Warehouse Manager and/or Merchandising Manager after orders have been fulfilled.
Essential Functions (This list may not include all duties as assigned):
Ability to develop support by maintaining routine contact with key decision makers
Accurately deliver and check orders in to accounts
Places product on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure
Ensures product is merchandised correctly per standardized merchandising procedures, rotates stock appropriately, and correct pricing and point of sales material is correctly displayed
Ability to communicate effectively to resolve any ordering or shipping needs within their designated territory
Meets agreed upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner
Provides pictures of display, cold box, or shelf reset executions upon request of Management or other internal departments
Ability to effectively communicate to management any specific customer requests
Keeps accurate daily and weekly logs of accounts visited to provide to management
Arrives to work, appointments, meetings and other work-related functions on time and scheduled
Must be able to travel within established geographic areas, as necessary
Must have reliable transportation, hold a valid drivers’ license and meet company driving record & automobile insurance requirements
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Education – High School diploma required.
Experience – 1 year of warehouse experience is preferred, inventory control experience a plus. Fork Life certification is also a benefit.
Lift and carry a 40+ pound cases of product
Reliable transportation and clean driving record
Work flexible hours which include early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Must be 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.
Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having 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.
The Company has invested in and requires the downloading and use of the app, TripLog, 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.

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time