Merchandiser - Lawton, OK

Fisher59; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher59 is seeking a Merchandiser to handle stocking, merchandising, rotation, displays, and daily inventory counts. You will report each morning for assignments and visit assigned stores to manage back stock, displays, coolers, and shelves across brands.

The role emphasizes rotating stock by expiration and ensuring POS visibility. Daily duties include completing stocking sheets, building displays, assisting with cooler resets, and maintaining strong relationships with store staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• An understanding of alcoholic beverage industry.
• Ability to work with computer programs associated with the performance of the position.
• Must be a results oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills; uses diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization, to organize, prioritize, negotiate, manage, motivate others and solve problems
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Highly professional, with ability to interface well with internal and external contacts
• Have strong customer service and interpersonal expertise
• Decision making, thoroughness and time management a must
• Knowledge of geographic areas; familiarity with assigned territory
• Possess a valid Texas driver's license and have an acceptable MVR
• Pass background and drug screens
• Prior beer industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to Merchandiser Trainer each morning for assignments
• Inspect vehicle condition prior to leaving daily; note issues to supervisor or manager
• Maintain relationship with owners, managers and employees of all accounts
• Visit stores daily to break down truck and stock back stock to displays, shelves, coolers and bunkers
• Rotate stock per procedures on expiration dating; notify if soon expired stock is found
• Build displays and distribute promotional materials as required
• Assist with cooler resets as directed by Sales Manager
• Complete stocking sheets daily with manager initials, time in/out, cases stocked and out-of-stocks
• Ensure POS is visible in accounts
• Rotate products and existing stock in coolers/backrooms
• Safely handle pallets and unsold products to prevent damage
• Report complaints, problems, out of stocks, low or high stocks
• After last stop, contact Merchandiser Trainer for release or reassignment
• Report competitors’ activities affecting distributorship
• Breakdown orders and organize back stock; discard trash appropriately
• Pick up ad circulars weekly to see what is on ad
• Report damages, close dates and outdated products for pickup
• Follow company policies & procedures
• Attend company meetings as requested
• Adhere to dress code standards
• Observe traffic laws when operating a company vehicle
• Be courteous to drivers; reflect company image
• Park vehicles to not interfere with retailer customers
• Use company equipment efficiently while following safety rules
• Report equipment repairs and accidents immediately
• Work steadily without compromising quality
• Perform any other duties as directed by management
• Maintain positive attitude with fellow employees
• Maintain open communications with managers and other employees
• This list is not all inclusive but overview of primary duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Customer service

Problem solving

Geographic knowledge

Safety awareness

Driving license (Texas)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

This position is accountable for assigned stocking, merchandising, rotation, displays, and inventory counts. On occasion assists with permanent point-of-sale (POS) materials.

Job Duties

• Reports to Merchandiser Trainer each morning for assignments
• Inspect vehicle condition (i.e. body damage, tires, fluids, safety issues, etc.) prior to leaving daily. Any issues should be noted to Merchandiser Trainer, Supervisor or Manager
• Maintain a working relationship with the owners, managers and employees of all your accounts
• Visit assigned stores daily to breakdown truck and work back stock to stock displays, shelves, coolers and bunkers with all brands and packages sold by the company
• Rotate stock per procedures on expiration dating - notify if soon expired stock is found. Use AIS form
• Where required build displays-install or distribute promotional materials
• Assist with cooler resets as directed by Sales Manager
• Complete stocking sheets daily including store manager initials of time in and time out, # of cases stocked and the # of out of stocks
• Ensure POS is visible
• Ensure the products being delivered and that which is already in the account are properly rotated within the cooler, displays and backroom
• Safely handle all pallets and unsold product to prevent damage
• Report complaints, problems, out of stocks, low or high stocks, etc.
• After completing last scheduled stop, contact Merchandiser Trainer for release or reassignment
• Report all competitors’ activities that will directly affect our distributorship on the sales of product
• Breakdown orders in a timely fashion and put product away in cooler, backrooms or other storage areas. Organize back stock and discard all trash in its place
• Pick up ad circulars every Monday or Tuesday to see what is on ad
• Report damages, close date and out-of-date product that needs to be picked up
• Follows company policies & procedures
• Attend company meetings as requested
• Adheres to dress code standards governing appearance
• Observe all traffic laws when you are operating a company vehicle
• Courtesy on the road is important at all times. Be polite to other drivers, it is a reflection on the image of the company
• Park your vehicle so you do not interfere with the retailer’s customers
• Uses company equipment efficiently and economically while adhering to safety rules and precautions
• Immediately reports equipment repair needs to Merchandiser Trainer and/or work logs
• Immediately reports auto accidents or personal work injuries to Merchandiser Trainer
• Works steadily and constantly without jeopardizing the quality of work
• Performs any other duties as directed by management
• Have a positive attitude about all of your fellow employees when in discussions with retails
• Maintain open and clear communications with all managers and other employees of the company

This list is not all inclusive but rather an overview of the role’s primary work duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• An understanding of alcoholic beverage industry
• Ability to work with computerprograms associated with the performance of the position.
• Must be a results oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills; uses diplomacy and discretion
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization,to organize, prioritize, negotiate, manage, m motivate others and solveproblems
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Highly professional, with ability to interface well with internal and external contacts
• Have strong customer service and interpersonal expertise
• Decision making, thoroughness and time management a must
• Knowledge of geographicareas; familiarity with assigned territory
• Possess a valid Texas drivers license and have an acceptable MVR
• Pass background and drug screens
• Prior beer industry experience preferred.