Merchandiser, Sales

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 – Merchandiser role assists the Chain Retail Division in each market.

• 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 ensure correct pricing and point‑of‑sales material is displayed.
• Communicate effectively to resolve any 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.
• 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 scheduled.
• Travel within established geographic areas, as necessary.
• Maintain reliable transportation, hold 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.
• Forklift certification is also a benefit.
• Lift and carry 40+ pound cases of product.
• 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 with little direction or supervision.
• Proven track record of strong sales in previous/current work experience.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal talents to enhance customer and key retailer relationships.
• Regular, consistent, reliable, punctual attendance, including ability to work regular hours, shifts, before and after hours, and on weekends.
• Complete and pass a criminal background check.

Company requires the downloading and use of the Trip Log app if an employee receives mileage allowance, to ensure accurate mileage tracking for IRS records.

Regular, Full time.

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.