Retail Execution Specialist - Seattle, WA

The Coca-Cola Company•Seattle, WA

5d•$45,000 - $74,561

About The Position

The Coca-Cola Company is hiring a Retail Execution Specialist (RES) for its Advanced Hydration Team in the Seattle area. The RES serves as an ambassador for the company’s Advanced Hydration brands, executing in-store sales, merchandising, and upselling activities to grow sales and increase brand presence across an assigned territory. The position involves working with store personnel and consumers, installing and maintaining branded displays, executing promotional programs, and coordinating with Coca-Cola Merchandisers and the Advanced Hydration Field team. The role also includes maintaining account standards, reporting customer and competitive insights, and using company-provided technology for daily reporting and analysis. The position requires travel throughout a large territory, including long-distance driving. Candidates must be located in the Seattle area or willing to relocate at their own expense. Relocation is not provided. Occasional off-hours or weekend work may be needed. The role requires the ability to lift 25–50 pounds and frequently bend, reach, and kneel. The listed pay range is $45,000–$74,561 USD, with an annual incentive reference value of 7.5%. Benefits vary by position and may include medical, financial, and/or other benefits. The company does not offer employment sponsorship for this position; applicants must already be authorized to work full-time in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.

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 the Seattle area 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 at all 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 work use; must be willing to drive throughout the territory, including long distances.
Motor Vehicle Records must meet company standards under its Driving Policy.
Must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without requiring The Coca-Cola Company’s employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
Experience in sales, merchandising, marketing, or customer service (0–2 years encouraged).

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.
Interact with store personnel and consumers to provide product knowledge and insights and support a positive brand experience.
Execute sales programs and initiatives, including promotional programs, customer compliance, and activities to maximize brand potential.
Partner 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, 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 reporting, analyze reports, and apply insights to in-store activities.