Sales Merchandiser

Coke Florida Careers • Hollywood, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is hiring a full-time Sales Merchandiser based out of its Hollywood location. The role is assigned a route within a territory and primarily works day shifts, with a Friday-through-Monday schedule currently sought. Start times are between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., with work continuing until the route is finished. Weekend work is required.

The Sales Merchandiser is the primary Coke Florida associate in assigned customer accounts, responsible for stocking, replenishing, merchandising, and ordering products according to consumer needs. The role maintains product displays, inventory, equipment, and point-of-sale materials while providing customer service and communicating account needs. Work is highly physical and includes frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, and walking, as well as working in hot and humid indoor environments.

The employee must provide and maintain a personal vehicle for use during working hours, hold a valid driver's license and current vehicle liability insurance, and meet the company's driving-record guidelines. Employment is at-will. The description notes that additional duties may be assigned and that reasonable accommodations may be made 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 and current vehicle liability insurance as specified by the company.
• Must have no major moving violations in the preceding 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 as required.
• Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling, squatting, reaching, and bending.
• Ability to repetitively push and pull manual transport equipment carrying product loads for at least 100 yards without assistance.
• Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, with 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 at least 8 hours, up to 10 hours, during the workday and walk at least 4 hours.
• Ability to use an audio headset to listen to directions in English.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or one to two years of college; university degree 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 application skills.
• One or more years 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, accurate orders based on 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, team-oriented relationships with coworkers, customers, and shoppers.
• Maintain inventory levels, company assets, and point-of-sale materials, and ensure 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 and maintain the 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 shifts and schedules and overtime as assigned.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, dress code, and appearance and grooming standards.
• Identify and report unsafe working conditions.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans through the 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