Job Details

Job Title: Merchandiser

Job Summary:

The Merchandiser is responsible for assisting in all activities relating to the sales, service, and merchandising of all products sold by Faust Distributing Company (FDC).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Always wear all required personal protection equipment, be fully prepared for the physical demands of the job and perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner that ensures your safety and the safety of others in your workspace.
• Adhere to all FDC personal conduct, appearance, and retail execution standards.
• Ensure the availability of FDC products by restocking all designated coolers, shelves, and displays in assigned accounts; prioritizing FDC non-alcoholic products.
• Ensure product quality and freshness by thoroughly and continuously rotating products in accordance with FDC Code Date Policies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe backroom inventory spaces.
• Assist and/or build displays with proper point of sale (POS) to improve the visibility of FDC products and satisfy retail programming needs.
• Assist with the receiving of a FDC delivery at assigned accounts.
• Develop and maintain productive professional relationships in assigned accounts
• Maintain knowledge of Faust Distributing's portfolio of Brands and Packages.
• Communicate daily objectives with Account Sales Managers (ASM) and team members.
• Report vehicular accidents and/or on-the-job injuries to your manager, a member of management, or Human Resources in accordance with the protocol listed in the Faust Employee handbook.

• Promote FDC's business, monitor competitive activity, identify opportunities for growth and efficiency, and report where FDC is disadvantaged.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends.
• Able to pull, push, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must have a good driving record.
• Valid Driver License.
• Required to maintain a minimum coverage limit of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 on personal vehicle auto liability and property damage insurance.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous merchandising experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Strength to lift, load, push, and pull cases weighing up to 150 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to operate a dolly, six-wheeler cart, and a powered/manual pallet jack.
• Ability to consistently bend, reach, and squat while moving and stocking products up to 12 hours a day.
• Stamina to continuously stand and walk up to 12 hours a day.
• Ability to work while exposed to indoor and outdoor weather conditions including high and low temperatures, wind, ice, humidity, rain, fog, hail, sleet, and snow.
• Ability to work while exposed to daylight, twilight, evening, and dark lighting conditions.
• Remain alert while driving.
• Ability to enter and exit the vehicle's cab numerous times each day.

Faust Distributing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.