Retail Execution Specialist - Grand Rapids, MI

Coca-Cola•Grand Rapids, MI

22h

About The Position

Join Coca-Cola’s Advanced Hydration Team as a Retail Execution Specialist (RES), an ambassador for its Advanced Hydration brands. The role focuses on executing in-store sales and merchandising plans, expanding brand presence on shelves and displays, and driving sales growth within an assigned territory. The RES works with store personnel, consumers, Coca-Cola Merchandisers, and the Advanced Hydration Field team to deliver a positive brand experience and achieve strong retail execution.

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 Grand Rapids, Michigan, or willing to relocate at personal expense.
Strong selling skills and 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.
Able to lift 25–50 pounds and frequently bend, reach, and kneel to build product displays and support events.
Must have a personal vehicle, an excellent driving record, and 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 its Driving Policy.
Must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Coca-Cola 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; 0–2 years’ experience is encouraged, but entry-level applicants willing to learn will also be considered.

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 engage consumers in stores.
Interact with store personnel and consumers, providing product knowledge and insights as a brand ambassador.
Execute sales programs and initiatives, including selling promotional programs, supporting customer compliance, and maximizing brand potential.
Collaborate 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, 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.