Retail Execution Specialist - Seattle, WA

Coca-Cola•Seattle, WA

4d•$45,000 - $74,561

About The Position

The Retail Execution Specialist (RES) is an ambassador for Coca-Cola’s Advanced Hydration brands in the Seattle area. The role focuses on in-store execution, merchandising, and upselling to grow sales and maximize brand presence within an assigned territory. The specialist identifies opportunities to grow the business, improve productivity, optimize display space, and provide excellent customer service. They support creative displays and sales programs, interact with store personnel and consumers, and collaborate with Coca-Cola Merchandisers and the Advanced Hydration Field team to maintain inventory, reduce out-of-stocks, and uphold merchandising standards. The role also involves gathering customer and competitive insights, maintaining territory accounts, and using company-provided technology for reporting and analysis. The position requires extensive territory travel (76%–100%). Candidates must be located in the Seattle area or willing to relocate at their own expense; relocation is not provided. The role may involve occasional off-hours or weekend work. Candidates must have a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and an excellent driving record that meets company standards. The stated pay range is $45,000–$74,561 USD, with an annual incentive reference value of 7.5%. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits is offered, depending on the position.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or relevant experience is preferred; entry-level applicants willing to learn will be considered.
Candidates with 0–2 years of experience in sales, merchandising, marketing, or customer service are encouraged to apply.
Must be located in the Seattle area or willing to relocate at personal expense.
Strong selling skills and the ability to influence store or ownership personnel through data-based selling, problem-solving, and creative thinking.
Self-motivated and able to work independently across a large territory and multitask across many stores.
Strong interpersonal and time-management skills, with the ability to communicate successes, challenges, and opportunities verbally and in writing across functions and management levels.
Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for the brands and their purpose.
Ability to lift 25–50 pounds, with frequent bending, reaching, and kneeling to build product displays and support events.
Must have a personal vehicle, maintain an excellent driving record, and hold a valid driver’s license for use during work hours; must be willing to drive throughout the territory, including long distances.
Motor Vehicle Records must satisfy company standards under its Driving Policy.
Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States and must not require Coca-Cola Company sponsorship to continue working legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
Experience in sales, merchandising, marketing, or customer service; entry-level candidates with 0–2 years are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue opportunities to grow base business and sales, optimize display space, and improve productivity while maintaining excellent customer service.
Assist with installing and maintaining creative displays aligned with branding initiatives to engage consumers in stores.
Interact with store personnel and consumers, sharing product knowledge and insights to create a positive brand experience.
Execute sales programs and initiatives, including selling promotional programs, ensuring customer compliance, and maximizing brand potential.
Partner with Coca-Cola Merchandisers and the Advanced Hydration Field team to carry out sales and merchandising plans, maintain inventory, minimize out-of-stocks, and uphold merchandising standards.
Gather and report customer needs, problems, interests, and competitive activities to inform internal teams.
Maintain territory accounts by checking date codes, managing planogram adherence, replacing decals or tags, and transporting, building, and maintaining point-of-sale advertising and coupons as needed.
Use company-provided technology for daily real-time reporting, analyze reports, and apply insights to improve in-store results.