Sales Merchandiser

Coke Florida Careers•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler, recognized as the third largest privately-held and sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. The company sells, markets, manufactures, and distributes over 600 products from The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies like Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR. For the fourth consecutive year in 2025, Coke Florida was named a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, acknowledging its excellence in strategy, execution, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.Coke Florida is currently seeking full-time Sales Merchandisers based out of the Tampa area, specifically covering Carrollwood, East Lake Orient, and Brandon. This role operates five days a week, including weekends, with shifts starting at 5:00 am and continuing until duties are completed. Sales Merchandisers are the primary Coke Florida associates in customer accounts, responsible for continuously stocking, replenishing, and merchandising products according to consumer needs, while also providing excellent customer service and ordering products at all designated accounts.

Requirements

High School or GED (General Education Diploma) required
Must provide and maintain a personal vehicle for use during employee working hours.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack or lift product. Certification as required
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 (3) years.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree/1-2 Yr. College - Univ. Degree Preferred.
1+ year previous sales/merchandising experience preferred.
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
Excellent planning and organization skills.
Ability to use and understand mobile applications.
Proficient in computer application skills.
1+ year 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 ensuring no out of stock product and minimizing trade break, damage and loss.
Place timely, accurate orders per ad calendar to maintain inventory levels. 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 co-workers, customers, and shoppers.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels, company assets and point of sale, ensuring accounts meet company merchandising standards. Properly face and spin product per applicable standards.
Determine stores' product needs, place and transmit appropriate order.
Conduct store surveys.
Communicate account activities, including equipment service needs, to appropriate parties.
Maintain merchandising standards & efficiencies while rotating products each time in designated accounts.
Organize backroom inventory in an ordered manner.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment, sales floor, and shelves.
Transport, replace, and maintain point of sale advertising as appropriate for account.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Work overtime as assigned.
Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Identifying and reporting any unsafe working conditions.
Comply with dress code or appearance/grooming standards.
Work shifts and work schedules as assigned.