Sales Merchandiser Specialist

The Coca-Cola Company • Greenville, SC

212d • $150 - $160

About The Position

Are you looking for a flexible career? Learn our industry through vacation and open territory coverage throughout our footprint. This role will work hand in hand with our local leaders to cover vacations and open territories. Gain valuable industry knowledge that prepares you for the next step in your career. The Bulk Account Merchandiser/Sales Merchandiser Specialist is critical support to the POD Model in the One Tier Sales Strategy in a flexible, 24/7 operation. The need for this role is heightened by the Future of Operations move of Dollar General and some independent groceries from Small Store to the Large Store channel. The Bulk Account Merchandiser/Sales Merchandiser Specialist will provide vacation coverage to the Bulk Account Merchandiser and Merchandiser, may be the first call point for late PM/early AM weekends ensuring proper route coverage, and acting as liaison between the customer, merchandiser and driver for order refusals, and inventory overload. The BAM Specialist may execute weekend operational plans with minimal and additional influence on changes to the strategy. The BAM Specialist will keep the DSM apprised as appropriate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through 0-1 years of work experience
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandise, and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs.
• Provides vacation coverage to the Bulk Account Merchandiser and POD Merchandiser.
• Manages, sells, and executes in an assigned group of customers on daily, pre-set routes and generates sales orders based on the assigned delivery frequency for each customer.
• Executes applicable promotions and new products based on target lists, monthly Look of Success (LOS) initiatives, marketing promotions, Point-Of-Sale, and commercial plans.
• Organizes and maintains back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor.
• Creates and distributes point-of-sale materials on display and shelves where permitted.
• Fosters business relationship with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussion.
• Identifies and communicates any competitive issues or market activities that could impact the business.
• May be the first call point for late PM/early AM weekends ensuring proper route coverage.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Health coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED