Sales Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country • Rapid City, SD

6d

About The Position

The Sales Merchandiser is part of the Sales Team and is responsible for merchandising products on designated routes to provide superior customer service and maintain strong customer relationships. The role maintains product availability and stocks and merchandises products at assigned accounts, ensuring beverage sections, racks, displays, and vendors are filled according to Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country standards. The position pays $21.00 per hour and includes mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle driving history that meets company guidelines.
• Ability to operate a two- or four-wheeled hand truck.
• Ability to operate all types of industrial power trucks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt to workplace changes.
• Ability to understand business concepts and issues.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to make critical decisions while following company practices.
• Sound and timely judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans.
• Regular attendance and availability to staff and management.
• Commitment to improving and promoting quality.
• Ability to observe and promote safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.
• Truthfulness, credibility, and respectful behavior when representing the company.
• Must be able to repetitively lift, pull, and push 50+ pounds, reach above head height, stand, walk, kneel, bend, and reach.
• Must be willing to travel to other company locations approximately 10% and attend out-of-town training or seminars.
• Must be available to work some weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of general work experience preferred.
• Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience is a plus.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• May be asked to demonstrate truck driving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport product between backroom and display floor.
• Fill, merchandise, and rotate products on displays and shelves according to company standards.
• Arrive on time at customer locations to perform merchandising duties.
• Use a reliable personal transportation vehicle during shifts.
• Operate manual and powered handling equipment, including pallet jacks and hand trucks.
• Maintain and organize company stock as needed.
• Keep company equipment and products neat in assigned accounts.
• Maintain clean and organized back rooms and manage trade breakage.
• Maintain company quality assurance standards at every account.
• Monitor competitor products, sales, and marketing activities.
• Transport, replace, and maintain Point of Sale advertising as appropriate for each account.
• Build relationships with account personnel and provide superior customer service.
• Perform required vehicle checks according to company standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain professional team relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Follow and reinforce regulations, policies, work procedures, and processes.
• Follow through on commitments to customers and coworkers on time.
• Accurately track and report mileage in accordance with company standards and IRS regulations.
• Communicate the status of and concerns about areas of responsibility to management.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement.
• Robust benefits package, including 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision options.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance for employees.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Product discounts.

What This Job Offers

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