Sales Merchandiser

Coke Florida Careers • Gainesville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC is seeking a Sales Merchandiser based out of its Gainesville location. The role is assigned a route within a territory and works five days per week, Thursday through Monday, on a morning/day shift. The Sales Merchandiser is typically the primary Coke Florida associate in customer accounts, responsible for stocking, replenishing, merchandising, ordering products, and providing customer service based on consumer needs. The position is full-time and includes weekend work; overtime may be assigned.

The role involves building and maintaining displays and equipment placements, managing product and back-stock inventory, placing accurate and timely orders, rotating and organizing products, and maintaining merchandising standards. It also requires communicating with customers and internal contacts, conducting store surveys, maintaining point-of-sale materials and equipment, and keeping sales floors, shelves, and equipment clean. The work is highly physical and takes place frequently in hot, humid indoor environments. The employee must maintain a personal vehicle, a valid driver's license, and current vehicle liability insurance for use during working hours.

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 a driving record with no major moving violations in the previous three years; driving records, including minor violations, are evaluated according to company guidelines.
• Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack or lift product; certification is required where applicable.
• 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 carrying product loads for at least 100 yards without assistance.
• Ability to repeatedly grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, 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.
• Ability to walk for at least 4 hours during the workday.
• Ability to use an audio headset to listen to directions in English.
• Ability to work the assigned five-day schedule, including weekends, and work overtime when assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or one to two years of college; university degree preferred.
• At least one year 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.
• At least one year of experience working with 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 in accordance with the advertising calendar and adjust orders based on relevant 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 working relationships with coworkers, customers, and shoppers.
• Maintain appropriate 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 the appropriate parties.
• Maintain merchandising standards and efficiencies, rotating products during each visit to designated accounts.
• Organize backroom inventory.
• Maintain 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 overtime as assigned and work assigned shifts and schedules.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, applicable laws, and dress or appearance standards.
• Identify and report unsafe working conditions.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans through 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