Sales Merchandiser

Coke Florida Careers • Orlando, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is seeking full-time Sales Merchandisers based out of its Orlando location, with territory coverage determined by the candidate’s location. Sales Merchandisers are the primary Coke Florida associates in their customer accounts and stock, replenish, merchandise, and order products according to consumer needs. The role focuses on maintaining product availability, displays, equipment placements, inventory, and merchandising standards while providing excellent customer service.

The schedule is 4:00 a.m. until finish, five days per week, with Saturday and Sunday required. The position is predominantly day shift and includes weekend work. The work is highly physical and involves frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, operating manual or powered transport equipment, and extended periods of standing and walking. Associates frequently work in a hot or humid indoor environment.

Employment with Coke Florida is at-will. The job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned. The company may make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, absent undue hardship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be 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.
• Must have and maintain current vehicle liability insurance as specified by the company.
• Must have a driving record with no major moving violations in the last three years; driving records, including minor violations, are evaluated under company guidelines.
• Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack or lift product; certification required as applicable.
• Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance, frequently.
• Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling, squatting, reaching, and bending, frequently.
• Ability to repetitively push and pull manual transport equipment, such as a pallet jack or hand truck, containing product loads for at least 100 yards without assistance, frequently.
• Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, 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 eight hours and up to ten hours during the workday.
• Ability to walk for at least four hours during the workday.
• 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 education preferred.
• At least one year 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 application skills.
• At least one year of experience working under 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 levels and trade breakage in assigned accounts.
• Meet customer service expectations through daily communication, problem resolution, and appropriate follow-up.
• Maintain professional team relationships with coworkers, customers, and shoppers.
• Maintain inventory levels, company assets, and point-of-sale materials, ensuring accounts meet merchandising standards; face and spin products according to applicable standards.
• Determine stores’ product needs and place and transmit appropriate orders.
• Conduct store surveys.
• Communicate account activities, including equipment service needs, to appropriate parties.
• Maintain merchandising standards and efficiencies while rotating products in designated accounts.
• Organize backroom inventory.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, sales floors, and shelves.
• Transport, replace, and maintain point-of-sale advertising as appropriate for the account.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Identify and report unsafe working conditions.
• Comply with dress code and appearance or grooming standards.
• Work assigned shifts and schedules.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans through Total Wellness Programs for eligible full-time associates.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation pay.
• Ten company-paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED