Sales Merchandiser

Coca Cola Beverages Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Coke Florida is hiring Sales Merchandisers based in or near Hyde Park, Tampa Heights, Town N Country, and Westchase. This full-time role typically starts between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., works five days per week, includes weekends, and is predominantly day shift. Sales Merchandisers serve as the primary Coke Florida associate in assigned customer accounts, stocking, replenishing, merchandising, and ordering products to meet consumer needs while providing excellent customer service.

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 last three years; driving records, including minor violations, are evaluated under Coke Florida guidelines.
Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack or lift product; certification as required.
Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to repeatedly push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling, squatting, reaching, and bending.
Ability to repeatedly push and pull manual transport equipment, such as a pallet jack or hand truck, carrying product loads for at least 100 yards without assistance.
Ability to repeatedly 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 and walk for at least 4 hours.
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; a university degree is preferred.
At least one year of previous sales or merchandising experience.
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 one year of experience working with minimal or no supervision.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain product displays and equipment placements in accordance with company standards.
Maintain appropriate product inventory levels in beverage sections and throughout accounts, including shelf allocations 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 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 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.
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 and work assigned shifts and schedules.
Work overtime as assigned.
Comply with company policies, procedures, applicable laws, and dress or appearance standards.
Identify and report unsafe working conditions.