Retail Sales Merchandiser - Cooperstown/Oneonta, NY
About The Position
The Retail Sales Merchandiser is a hybrid role in the Large Store business segment, serving as both account manager and merchandiser for a select group of large-store accounts in Cooperstown and Oneonta, New York. The position is the primary contact between Coke Northeast management and store management, building customer relationships and growing business by selling and ordering products for a defined customer base. It also involves regularly stocking products on shelves and in coolers and maintaining appropriate product rotation standards. The schedule is Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Compensation is $26.25 per hour. The role requires regular physical activity, including lifting, pushing and pulling product and material-handling equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- At least 1 year of general work experience required.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
- Excellent planning and organization skills.
- Proficient computer application skills.
- Valid driver’s license, driving record within company policy guidelines, and insurance meeting or exceeding company requirements.
- Ability to repetitively lift, pull, and push up to 40 pounds; reach above head height; stand, walk, kneel, bend, and reach.
- Ability to push and pull manual and powered material-handling equipment, such as a pallet jack or hand truck, containing product loads for at least 100 yards without assistance.
- Basic requirements include being at least 18 years of age, having a driver’s license and personal vehicle with insurance, and maintaining a clean driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or higher preferred.
- At least 1 year of relevant sales experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Educate and excite customers about the company’s beverage portfolio.
- Sell incremental displays, equipment placements, and promotional programs where applicable.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels, company assets, promotional point-of-sale signage, and displays.
- Ensure accounts meet defined merchandising standards, determine stores’ product needs, and transmit replenishment orders.
- Communicate and collaborate on account activities with appropriate business partners.
- Stock products on shelves and in coolers and maintain product rotation standards.
- Build customer relationships and increase business by selling and ordering products for a defined customer base.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may have access to medical insurance.
- Eligible employees may have access to dental insurance.
- Eligible employees may have access to vision insurance.
- Eligible employees may have access to a 401(k) with company match.
- Eligible employees may have access to life insurance.
- Eligible employees may have access to paid time off.
- Eligible employees may have access to fitness reimbursements.
- Eligible employees may have access to tuition reimbursement.
- Eligible employees may have access to employee discounts.
- Eligible employees may have access to scholarship opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
