Sales Merchandiser

Coca Cola Beverages Florida•Sanford, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Coke Florida is hiring Sales Merchandisers based out of its Orlando location. Territory coverage is based on the candidate’s location, and the company is seeking associates who live in or near the listed areas. This full-time role is predominantly day shift, with a schedule of 4:00 a.m. until finish, five days per week. Saturday and Sunday are required workdays, and overtime may be assigned. Sales Merchandisers are the primary Coke Florida associates in designated customer accounts. They stock, replenish, merchandise, and order Coke Florida products according to consumer needs while providing excellent customer service. The role includes managing inventory and displays, maintaining company assets and merchandising standards, communicating with customers and coworkers, and keeping equipment and work areas clean. The position is extremely physical and involves frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, and walking.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
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, including minor moving 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, frequently.
Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling, squatting, reaching, and bending, frequently.
Ability to repetitively push and pull manual transport equipment containing product loads for at least 100 yards without assistance, frequently.
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 information in small, medium, and large print.
Ability to stand for at least eight hours, and up to ten hours, during the workday.
Ability to walk for at least four hours during the workday.
Ability to work frequently in a hot or 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 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 allocations 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 them 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 team relationships with coworkers, customers, and shoppers.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels, company assets, and point-of-sale materials, and ensure accounts meet company merchandising standards.
Face and spin products according to applicable standards.
Determine store 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 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 and work assigned shifts and schedules, including overtime when assigned.
Comply with company policies, procedures, applicable laws, and dress or appearance standards.
Identify and report unsafe working conditions.