Retail Execution Specialist - Houston, TX

Coca-Cola•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Retail Execution Specialist (RES) is an ambassador for the Advanced Hydration brands, responsible for strengthening their in-store presence across an assigned territory through sales execution, merchandising, and upselling. The role focuses on growing sales, improving display space and productivity, delivering a positive customer and consumer experience, and maximizing brand potential in stores. It involves substantial local travel, approximately 75% or 76%–100%, and is not a desk job. The specialist works with store personnel, consumers, Coca-Cola Merchandisers, and the Advanced Hydration Field team to execute sales and merchandising plans, maintain inventory, and reduce out-of-stocks. The role also includes gathering customer and competitive insights, maintaining territory accounts, and using company technology and reports to support daily execution. The Coca-Cola Company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position; applicants must be authorized to work full time in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience; the posting gives differing wording, describing this as preferred in one section and required in another.
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 Houston area or willing to relocate at personal expense.
Strong selling skills and ability to influence store or ownership personnel through fact-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.
Enthusiasm for the brands and their purpose, and willingness to understand and engage in activities BODYARMOR and POWERADE consumers participate in.
Must be able to lift 25–50 pounds and frequently bend, reach, and kneel to build displays and support events.
Occasional off-hours or weekend work may be required.
Must have a personal vehicle, an excellent driving record, and a valid driver's license for work use; must be willing to drive throughout the territory, including long distances.
Motor Vehicle Records must meet company standards under the Driving Policy.
Must be currently authorized to work full time in the United States and not require company sponsorship to continue working legally.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, as described as preferred in one section of the posting.
Experience in sales, merchandising, marketing, or customer service.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities to grow the base business and increase sales, optimize display space, and improve productivity while providing excellent customer service.
Assist with installing and maintaining creative displays aligned with branding initiatives.
Interact with store personnel and consumers, providing product knowledge and insights to support a positive brand experience.
Execute sales programs and initiatives, including selling in 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, reduce 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, monitoring planogram adherence, replacing decals or tags, and transporting, building, and maintaining point-of-sale advertising and coupons.
Use company-provided technology for daily reporting, analyze reports, and apply insights to in-store execution.