Merchandiser- Creston/Greenfield, IA

ATLANTIC BOTTLING COMPANY•Atlantic, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser plays a key role in the sales process of Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company products. They visit customer locations setting out product, rotating new product, and install and maintain point-of-sale displays. Our company culture thrives on the hard work and dedication of our employees, who are the key to our success. As a family-owned business, we prioritize a work environment of belonging and family. This is evident in our culture, benefits and work practices. We foster an inclusive and transparent environment relying on open communication and trust, and believe collaboration is essential for achieving success. The best ideas are born from great partnerships, which is why we encourage all team members to think innovatively towards delivering exceptional service to our customers.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
Ability to follow directions
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent team-player
Customer-focused with the ability to positively and effectively interact with customers is essential
Ability to make frequent visits to multiple customer sites each day
Valid drivers license and dependable transportation
Good problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and effectively solve on-site problems, while under potentially stressful situations
Flexible with the ability to adapt to varying situations
Regular, consistent attendance is an essential job function
The role will travel to various customer sites
Extensive regional day travel is required with this role.
Ability to lift 40 pounds up to shoulder height occasionally.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds above the head occasionally.
Ability to push carts using 100 pounds of force occasionally.
Ability to carry up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform occasional to frequent twisting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, sitting, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The role is considered a safety sensitive position.
Employees are subject to pre-employment/post-offer drug and random drug testing.

Responsibilities

Follow Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottlings merchandising standards and sales campaign diagrams.
Set out and rotate products to make visually appealing to consumers and to positively reflect the company and iconic Coca-Cola brand image.
Act as corporate liaison for sales team and ensure professional contact with customers, while maintaining a clean and neat appearance at all times.
Follow proper rotation procedure for all product areas (i.e. shelving, coolers, displays and back-stock).
Install and maintain point of sale items such as: discount coupons, channel price tags, display headers, pole signs, static clings, etc.
Assist Account Manager with price-management issues.
Communicate timely to the sales/account manager and/or supervisor any account issues or potential opportunities.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area while ensuring a safe environment for themselves, customers, and consumers.
Keep back stock area organized, clean, and condensed per company and customer standards.
Regularly perform minor as-needed maintenance on displays, and report escalated repairs to Merchandising Supervisor.
Other duties as required.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Industry-leading benefits
Flexible and non-traditional scheduling such as evenings, part-time, and 4-day week opportunities for certain roles
Industry-leading safety culture
myCareer development, training, and tuition assistance
Wellness focus with discounted gym memberships and mental health benefits including free counseling sessions
Recognition program & milestone celebrations
Coca Cola perks, discounts, and swag
Paid parental leave
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
401K with company match and profit sharing
Approachable and collaborative leadership
Regular performance feedback and employee survey opportunities