Merchandiser

ATLANTIC BOTTLING COMPANY•Cedar Falls, IA

21h•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. The role will travel to various customer sites, as a result each environment will vary. Extensive regional day travel 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.

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
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