Retail Execution Specialist - Philadelphia

The Coca-Cola Company • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition (BASN) is seeking a Retail Execution Specialist (RES) to join their team in the Philadelphia area. BASN, backed by The Coca-Cola Company since 2021, offers premium sports and active hydration products under the BODYARMOR and POWERADE brands. The company is driven by passion, grit, teamwork, and a vision to become #1 in Sports Hydration. This role is crucial for driving sales growth and maximizing brand presence in assigned territories. As an RES, you will be an ambassador for BODYARMOR and POWERADE, responsible for amplifying brand execution on shelves and displays in-store, focusing on merchandising, execution, and upselling. The position is ideal for energetic, passionate, and positive individuals interested in a career where sales, insights, sports, and creativity intersect. BASN is committed to fostering an inclusive company culture that celebrates diversity. Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States and will not be sponsored for employment status by The Coca-Cola Company.

Requirements

• Must be located in the Philadelphia area or willing to relocate at your own expense.
• Strong selling skill set and ability to influence store/ownership personnel through fact-based data selling.
• Position requires substantial local travel (~75%) within identified territories.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently within a large territory and multitask across a large number of stores.
• Strong interpersonal and time-management skills, and ability to effectively communicate successes, challenges and opportunities, verbally and in writing, cross-functionally and through all levels of management.
• Willingness to understand and engage in the activities BODYARMOR & POWERADE consumers are engaged in.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for our brands and their purpose.
• Energized by store-visits—this is an awesome job, but it is not a desk job!
• Must be able to life upwards of 25-50lbs with frequent bending, reaching and kneeling to support with product display building and events.
• Occasional off-hours/weekend work, as needed.
• Must have a personal vehicle, and maintain an excellent driving record, and valid drivers’ license for use during work hours, and willingness to drive throughout the territory as a primary function of the role, including ability to drive long distances as needed.
• Motor Vehicle Records must satisfy Company standards per Driving Policy.
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree or relevant experience preferred
• Entry level applicants without experience but willingness to learn will be considered, as will candidates with 0-2 years’ experience in a sales, merchandizing, marketing, or customer service

Responsibilities

• Identify, capitalize on, and negotiate for opportunities to grow the base business, increase sales, optimize display space, and improve productivity while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of creative displays aligned with branding initiatives, creating disruption points throughout the store to engage consumers with our brands.
• Actively interact with store personnel and consumers to provide in-depth product knowledge and insights, ensuring a positive brand experience.
• Efficiently execute all sales programs and initiatives, including selling-in promotional programs, ensuring customer compliance, and achieving maximum brand potential.
• Partner with Coca-Cola Merchandisers and BASN Field team to execute sales and merchandising plans effectively, maintain product inventory levels, minimize out-of-stocks, and uphold company merchandising standards.
• Gather and report customer needs, problems, interests, and competitive activities, providing valuable input to internal teams for continuous improvement and increased customer goodwill.
• Handle tasks such as checking date codes, managing account adherence to plan-o-grams, replacing decals or tags, and transporting, building and maintaining point of sale advertising and coupons for territory accounts as needed.
• Utilize company-provided technology for real-time daily reporting, analyze reports, and leverage insights to drive success in-store.

Benefits

• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
• Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 7.5
• Supporting the financial and personal well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees