Sales Merchandiser

Coca Cola Beverages Florida•Miami, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Coke Florida is hiring a full-time Sales Merchandiser based in the Miami area. The role is assigned a route within a territory and works five days per week, including weekends. The schedule starts at 5:00 a.m. and continues until the work is finished; the position is predominantly day shift. Sales Merchandisers are the primary Coke Florida associates in customer accounts, stocking, replenishing, merchandising, ordering products, and providing customer service to meet consumer needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 18 years old and 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 a driving record without major moving violations in the prior 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 lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance frequently and repetitively.
Ability to push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling, squatting, reaching, and bending frequently and repetitively.
Ability to repeatedly push and pull manual transport equipment, such as a pallet jack or hand truck, loaded with product for at least 100 yards without assistance.
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 small, medium, and large print.
Ability to stand for at least 8 hours, up to 10 hours, during the workday and walk for at least 4 hours during the workday.
Ability to work frequently in a hot, humid indoor environment.
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 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 applications.
One or more years of experience working with minimal or no supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain product displays and equipment placements in accordance with company standards.
Maintain appropriate product inventory in beverage sections and throughout accounts, including shelf allocation and cold equipment, while preventing out-of-stocks and minimizing 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 and trade breakage in assigned accounts.
Meet customer service expectations through daily communication, problem resolution, and follow-up.
Maintain professional and team-oriented relationships with coworkers, customers, and shoppers.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels, company assets, and point-of-sale materials, ensuring accounts meet company merchandising standards.
Face and spin products according to applicable standards; determine stores’ product needs and place and transmit appropriate orders.
Conduct store surveys and communicate account activities, including equipment service needs, to appropriate parties.
Rotate products and maintain merchandising standards and efficiencies in designated accounts.
Organize backroom inventory and keep equipment, sales floors, and shelves clean.
Transport, replace, and maintain point-of-sale advertising as appropriate for each account.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work overtime and assigned shifts and schedules.
Comply with company policies, procedures, applicable laws, and dress or appearance standards; identify and report unsafe working conditions.