Retail Execution Specialist - Pittsburgh, PA

Coca-Cola•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$57,800 - $69,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Execution Specialist (RES) is an ambassador for Advanced Hydration brands, responsible for improving their in-store presence and driving sales growth within an assigned territory. The role focuses on sales execution, merchandising, upselling, and maximizing brand visibility through effective shelf and display execution. It involves working independently across a large territory, engaging with store personnel and consumers, and partnering with Coca-Cola Merchandisers and the Advanced Hydration Field team to execute sales and merchandising plans. The role requires extensive travel, use of a personal vehicle, and occasional off-hours or weekend work. Candidates must be located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, or be willing to relocate at their own expense; relocation is not provided. The stated pay range is $57,800–$69,400, with an annual incentive reference value of 7.5%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience 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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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, 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 and frequently bend, reach, and kneel to support display building and events.
Must have a personal vehicle, an excellent driving record, and 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 meet company standards under the Driving Policy.
Must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without requiring Coca-Cola Company sponsorship.
Occasional off-hours or weekend work may be needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
0–2 years of experience in sales, merchandising, marketing, or customer service.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities to grow the base business, increase sales, optimize display space, and improve productivity while maintaining excellent customer service.
Assist with installing and maintaining creative displays that align with branding initiatives and engage consumers in stores.
Interact with store personnel and consumers to provide product knowledge and insights and 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 execute sales and merchandising plans, maintain inventory levels, 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, ensuring 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 real-time reporting, analyze reports, and apply insights to in-store execution.