Merchandiser - Early Morning

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company•Walcott, IA

About The Position

The Merchandiser supports the sales process for Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company products by visiting customer locations to set out and rotate products and install and maintain point-of-sale displays. The role travels to various customer sites, with extensive regional day travel required. Work environments vary, and the position involves working on customer floors and in back rooms in a fast-paced production environment. It is a safety-sensitive position. Work hours are TBD, with a static five-day work week; additional or alternative days and times may occasionally be needed based on customer needs or promotional campaigns. The position requires frequent standing and walking, as well as pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and occasional climbing and other movements. Moving equipment and tools will be provided to help reduce strain and injury. Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company describes its environment as dynamic and ever-changing and expects flexibility and a team-based attitude. The company maintains a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment/post-offer and random drug testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to follow directions.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team player.
Customer-focused approach and ability to interact positively and effectively with customers.
Ability to make frequent visits to multiple customer sites each day.
Valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
Good problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze and resolve on-site problems under potentially stressful situations.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to varying situations.
Regular, consistent attendance.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying items up to 40 pounds and pushing carts using 100 pounds of force occasionally.
Ability to travel extensively within the region for day trips.

Responsibilities

Follow Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling's merchandising standards and sales campaign diagrams.
Set out and rotate products to make them visually appealing to consumers and reflect the company and Coca-Cola brand image positively.
Serve as a corporate liaison for the sales team and maintain professional contact with customers and a clean, neat appearance.
Follow proper product rotation procedures for shelving, coolers, displays, and back stock.
Install and maintain point-of-sale items, including discount coupons, channel price tags, display headers, pole signs, and static clings.
Assist the Account Manager with price-management issues.
Communicate account issues and potential opportunities promptly to the sales/account manager and/or supervisor.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and help ensure a safe environment for employees, customers, and consumers.
Keep back-stock areas organized, clean, and condensed according to company and customer standards.
Perform minor display maintenance as needed and report escalated repairs to the Merchandising Supervisor.
Perform other duties as required.