Sales Merchandiser

Coke Florida Careers•Key West, FL

12d

About The Position

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is hiring a Sales Merchandiser based out of its Florida Keys location. This is a full-time route position, primarily working day shift, with a schedule of Thursday through Monday, starting at 6:00 a.m. and working until finish. Weekend work is required. The Sales Merchandiser is the primary Coke Florida associate in assigned customer accounts, responsible for stocking and ordering products to replenish inventory according to consumer needs while providing excellent customer service. The role involves merchandising products and displays, maintaining inventory and equipment, placing orders, organizing back stock, conducting store surveys, and communicating account activities and equipment service needs. The position is extremely physical and includes frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, and working in hot or humid indoor environments. Associates must provide and maintain a personal vehicle for use during working hours and meet the company's driving requirements.

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 employee 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; driving records, including minor moving violations, are evaluated under company guidelines.
Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack or lift product; certification as required.
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 containing product loads for at least 100 yards without assistance frequently.
Ability to repetitively 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.
Ability to walk for at least 4 hours during the workday.
Ability to work frequently in a hot or humid indoor environment.
Ability to use an audio headset to listen to directions in English.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or 1–2 years of college or university preferred.
At least 1 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 1 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 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, adjusting 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, team-oriented relationships with co-workers, customers, and shoppers.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels, company assets, and point-of-sale materials, ensuring accounts meet merchandising standards.
Face and spin products according to applicable standards and rotate products in designated accounts.
Determine stores' product needs and place and transmit appropriate orders.
Conduct store surveys.
Communicate account activities, including equipment service needs, to appropriate parties.
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 overtime as assigned and work shifts and schedules as assigned.
Comply with company policies, procedures, applicable laws, and dress or appearance standards.
Identify and report unsafe working conditions.