Merchandiser- Galesburg, IL

ATLANTIC BOTTLING COMPANY•Walcott, IA

12d•$19 - $23•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. This position is budgeted for: $19-23/hour. The role will travel to various customer sites, as a result each environment will vary. Daily travel to and from Galesburg, IL is required with this role. This position is very active and requires constant standing, walking, pushing, and pulling. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and spend their time both on the customer floor and in their back room(s). As a result, they should expect a fast-paced production environment and will frequently lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds. (Moving equipment and tools will be provided to reduce strains and injury.) The role is considered a safety sensitive position. Work hours TBD. (It will be a static, five-day work week.) Additional or alternative days/times may be occasionally needed, depending on customer and/or promotional campaign. Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a dynamic, ever-changing environment requiring flexibility and a willing, team-based attitude. Some duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. To ensure the safety of our employees, our customers, and our products, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a drug-free workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment/post-offer drug and random drug testing. Our company culture thrives on the hard work and dedication of our team members, each of whom plays a key role in the success of their team and our company. 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 focus on building open communication and trust to create a transparent and inclusive work environment, and we believe collaboration is essential to achieve success. The best ideas are born from great partnerships, which is why we encourage all team members to think innovatively to delivering exceptional service to our customers. In addition to our people-first, safety-focused culture, we offer competitive pay and industry-leading benefits.

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

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

Flexible and non-traditional scheduling such as evenings, part-time, and 4-day week opportunities for certain roles
Paid parental leave
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
401K with company match and profit sharing
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
Approachable and collaborative leadership
Regular performance feedback and employee survey opportunities