Sales Merchandiser

Coca Cola Beverages Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

Coke Florida is hiring a full-time Sales Merchandiser based out of its Gainesville location. This route-based position is primarily day shift, with a morning schedule working Thursday through Monday and weekends required. The associate works five days per week and serves as Coke Florida’s primary associate in assigned customer accounts, stocking, replenishing, merchandising, and ordering products according to consumer needs. The role involves maintaining product displays, inventory, equipment, and point-of-sale materials while providing customer service and following company standards.

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 last three years; driving records are evaluated under Coke Florida guidelines.
Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack, or lift product; certification required as applicable.
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 move manual transport equipment, such as a pallet jack or hand truck, containing product loads for at least 100 yards without assistance.
Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying sizes and weights, using 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.

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.
Proficient computer application skills.
One or more years 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 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 appropriate follow-up.
Maintain professional relationships with co-workers, 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 and communicate account activities, including equipment service needs, to appropriate parties.
Rotate products and maintain merchandising standards and efficiencies in assigned accounts.
Organize backroom inventory.
Maintain the cleanliness of equipment, sales floors, and shelves.
Transport, replace, and maintain point-of-sale advertising as appropriate for the account.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Work overtime as assigned and work shifts and schedules as assigned.
Comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Identify and report unsafe working conditions.
Comply with dress code and appearance or grooming standards.