Merchandiser, Sales

Company and Location

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company
, Austin, TX

Sales Trainee / Merchandiser

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.

• Achieve sales objectives and execute territory management strategies.
• Promote current and new products, implement promotions, and conduct in-store tastings.
• Service accounts, manage an established sales territory, and prepare for future territory management.

• Develop support by maintaining routine contact with key decision makers.
• Accurately deliver and check orders into accounts and place product on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure.
• Merchandise product correctly per standardized merchandising procedures, rotate stock appropriately, and display correct pricing and point‑of‑sale 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.
• Communicate customer requests to management and keep accurate daily and weekly logs of accounts visited.
• Arrive to work, appointments, meetings, and other work‑related functions on time and scheduled.
• Travel within established geographic areas as necessary and possess reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and meet company driving record and automobile insurance requirements.

• High School diploma required.
• 1 year of warehouse experience preferred; inventory control experience a plus.
• Fork Life certification is a benefit.
• Lift and carry 40+ pound cases of product.
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
• Work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
• 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 to 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.

High School diploma required. 1 year of warehouse experience preferred; inventory control experience a plus. Fork Life certification is a benefit.

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.