Sales Merchandiser

Coca Cola Beverages Florida•Spring Hill, FL

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About The Position

Coke Florida is hiring a full-time Sales Merchandiser based out of its Spring Hill location. The role is assigned a route within a territory and involves working five days per week, including weekends. Start times are between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; the position is predominantly day shift. The Sales Merchandiser is the primary Coke Florida associate in customer accounts, responsible for stocking, replenishing, merchandising, ordering products, and providing customer service according to consumer needs and company standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
Must provide and maintain a personal vehicle for use during working hours.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and current vehicle liability insurance as specified by the company.
Must have a driving record with no major moving violations in the last three years; records, including minor violations, are evaluated under company guidelines.
Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack or lift product; certification as required.
Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to repeatedly push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling, squatting, reaching, and bending.
Ability to repeatedly push and pull manual transport equipment containing product loads for at least 100 yards without assistance.
Ability to repeatedly grasp and manipulate objects of varying sizes and weights, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods to complete job activities.
Ability to read information in small, medium, and large print.
Ability to stand for at least 8 hours, up to 10 hours, during the workday and walk for at least 4 hours.
Ability to work frequently in a hot and humid indoor environment.
Ability to use an audio headset to listen to directions in English.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or one to two years of college or university preferred.
One or more years of previous sales or merchandising experience preferred.
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
Excellent planning and organization skills.
Ability to use and understand mobile applications.
Proficiency in computer applications.
One or more years of experience working with minimal or no supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain product displays and equipment placements in compliance with company standards.
Maintain appropriate product inventory levels in beverage sections and throughout accounts, including shelf allocation and cold equipment, to prevent out-of-stocks and minimize trade breakage, damage, and loss.
Place timely and accurate orders according to the advertising calendar and adjust orders based on influencing factors.
Manage back-stock inventory and trade breakage in assigned accounts.
Meet customer service expectations through daily communication, problem resolution, and appropriate follow-up.
Maintain professional relationships with co-workers, customers, and shoppers.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels, company assets, and point-of-sale materials, and ensure accounts meet company merchandising standards.
Face and spin products according to applicable standards.
Determine stores' product needs and place and transmit appropriate orders.
Conduct store surveys and communicate account activities, including equipment service needs, to appropriate parties.
Maintain merchandising standards and efficiencies, rotate products, and organize backroom inventory.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment, sales floors, and shelves.
Transport, replace, and maintain point-of-sale advertising as appropriate for each account.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work assigned overtime, shifts, and schedules.
Comply with company policies, procedures, applicable laws, and dress or appearance standards.
Identify and report unsafe working conditions.