Retail Execution Specialist - Atlanta, GA

The Coca-Cola Company•Atlanta, GA

3d•$57,800 - $69,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Execution Specialist (RES) serves as an ambassador for the company’s Advanced Hydration brands, helping grow sales and maximize brand presence in stores across an assigned territory. The role focuses on retail execution, merchandising, upselling, display management, and customer service. The specialist works with store personnel, Coca-Cola Merchandisers, and the Advanced Hydration Field team to carry out sales and merchandising plans, maintain inventory, and deliver a positive brand experience. The position requires independent work across a large territory and frequent travel. Candidates must be based in Atlanta, Georgia, or willing to relocate at their own expense. The role involves lifting 25–50 pounds, frequent bending, reaching, and kneeling, and occasional off-hours or weekend work as needed. A personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and excellent driving record are required. The position offers a base pay range of $57,800–$69,400 USD and an annual incentive reference value of 7.5%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience preferred.
Entry-level applicants willing to learn may be considered; candidates with 0–2 years of experience in sales, merchandising, marketing, or customer service are encouraged to apply.
Must be located in Atlanta, Georgia, or willing to relocate at personal expense.
Strong selling skills and ability to influence store or ownership personnel through fact-based data 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.
Ability to communicate successes, challenges, and opportunities verbally and in writing, cross-functionally and across all levels of management.
Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for the brands and their purpose.
Ability to lift 25–50 pounds and frequently bend, reach, and kneel to support display building and 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 and able to drive throughout the territory, including long distances.
Motor Vehicle Records must meet company standards under the Driving Policy.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require company sponsorship to continue working legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities to grow the base business, increase sales, optimize display space, and improve productivity while providing excellent customer service.
Assist with installing and maintaining creative displays aligned with branding initiatives to attract consumer attention in stores.
Interact with store personnel and consumers, sharing product knowledge and insights to support a positive brand experience.
Execute sales programs and initiatives, including selling promotional programs, securing customer compliance, and maximizing brand potential.
Collaborate with Coca-Cola Merchandisers and the Advanced Hydration Field team to execute 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 internal teams.
Maintain territory accounts by checking date codes, supporting plan-o-gram adherence, replacing decals or tags, and transporting, building, and maintaining point-of-sale advertising and coupons as needed.
Use company-provided technology for daily reporting, analyze reports, and apply insights to improve in-store results.