Field Sales Representative, 7-11

Coke Florida Careers • Hollywood, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is hiring a Field Sales Representative based out of its Hollywood location, focused on 7-11 stores. The role is responsible for business development, customer service, and building customer relationships within an assigned territory. The representative grows business among existing customers by selling additional brands and packages, promotional programs, displays, and equipment placements. The position primarily involves visiting customer accounts in the field, servicing accounts, reviewing business results, and maintaining company assets and account standards. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to finish, with weekends as needed; variable schedules, weekends, and holidays may be required.

The role includes physical work such as lifting and moving product, operating manual transport equipment, standing and walking for extended periods, and frequently working outdoors in hot and humid conditions. Employment is at-will. Coke Florida states that reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities, absent undue hardship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least 1 year of general work experience.
• Ability to use and understand mobile applications.
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must have and maintain current vehicle liability insurance as specified by the company.
• Must have a driving record with no major moving violations in the last three years.
• Must provide and maintain a personal vehicle for use during working hours.
• Ability to create and conduct sales presentations.
• Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling, squatting, reaching, and bending.
• Ability to repetitively push and pull manual transport equipment containing product loads at least 100 yards without assistance.
• Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying sizes and weights, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods to complete job activities.
• Ability to read information in small, medium, and large print.
• Ability to stand for at least 6 hours during the workday.
• Ability to walk at least 4 miles during the workday.
• Ability to frequently work in a hot and humid outdoor environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or 3–4 years of college or university preferred.
• At least 1 year of previous sales experience preferred.
• Food or beverage industry experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Proficiency in computer application skills.

Responsibilities

• Make sales and assist customers with orders.
• Visit customer accounts in the field away from a company facility or office.
• Build and maintain profitable customer relationships.
• Execute and close all sales calls.
• Sell incremental displays and equipment placements, promote programs, and ensure dealer compliance.
• Service accounts on every visit, including light merchandising, cold vaults, beverage sections, and cold drink equipment.
• Review business results with customers.
• Ensure company assets meet performance requirements and develop action plans for assets generating zero or low volume.
• Ensure outlets comply with Coke Florida standards.
• Communicate account activities to appropriate parties.
• Perform some merchandising and rotation inspection.
• Lead, schedule, and sometimes execute resets to expand the product portfolio.
• Resolve customer inquiries, including researching and closing customer service tickets.
• Transport, replace, and maintain point-of-sale advertising as appropriate for the account.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Identify and report unsafe working conditions.
• Comply with dress code and appearance or grooming standards.
• Work assigned shifts and schedules.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans through Total Wellness Programs for eligible full-time associates.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation pay.
• 10 company-paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED