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The Coca-Cola Company

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Bowie

AI generated summary

  • You need strong communication skills, retail customer service experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, critical thinking, a valid driver’s license, and high school education or GED.
  • You will manage routes, generate sales orders, execute promotions, merchandise products, maintain back rooms, foster customer relationships, and identify market activities impacting the business.

Requirements

  • Must have effective communication skills which include listening, speaking, and writing
  • Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively)
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Secondary education beyond high school preferred
  • High initiative and willingness to learn
  • Career-mindedness and a highly competitive nature
  • Valid instate driver’s license
  • Excellent driving history
  • Proof of insurance policy to verify current coverage of liability and property damage at no less than 50,000 per person/100,000 accident insurance per occurrence/50,000 property damage and 500 or less deductible effective from first day of employment
  • High School Education / GED

Responsibilities

  • Manages, sells, and executes in an assigned group of customers on daily, pre-set routes and generates sales orders based on the assigned delivery frequency for each customer to ensure the day-to-day success of the operation and directly contribute to the financial performance of the company in terms of revenue, volume and gross profit
  • Executes applicable promotions and new products based on target lists, monthly Look of Success (LOS) initiatives, marketing promotions, Point-Of-Sale, and commercial plans to ensure excellence in RED (Right Execution Daily) scores for assigned customers
  • Fills, merchandises, and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs
  • Organizes and maintains back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged and out of date product to the branch
  • Creates and distributes point-of-sale materials on display and shelve where permitted. Rotates product. Fills and merchandises Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; checks vendor to ensure proper operation
  • Fosters business relationship with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussions
  • Identifies and communicates any competitive issues or market activities that could impact the business (i.e., pricing, new packaging, change in business strategy, etc.) and executes all job duties in a safe working manner

FAQs

What is the starting salary for the Sales Merchandiser position?

The starting salary for the Sales Merchandiser position is $46,000, with potential to earn up to $54,000.

What are the typical working hours for this role?

The working hours for this role are from 5:30 AM until the completion of work, following a daily pre-set route.

What days will I have off if I take this position?

The days off for this position can be either Friday and Saturday or Sunday and Monday.

What kind of training is provided for this role?

The company offers paid training for all new hires in the Sales Merchandiser position.

Are there any benefits offered to full-time teammates?

Yes, full-time teammates are eligible for benefits including paid time off, 401(k) with company matching, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, group health insurance, and life insurance.

Do I need to have a valid driver’s license for this position?

Yes, a valid in-state driver’s license is required for the Sales Merchandiser position.

Is prior customer service experience preferred for this role?

Yes, prior customer service experience in a retail setting is preferred for this role.

What are the physical requirements of the job?

The position is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively.

Will I need to manage inventory levels?

Yes, you will be responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels, minimizing shrink, and organizing back rooms where inventory is stored.

What should I expect in terms of work environment?

The work environment may vary and could include exposure to different weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas that may not be temperature-controlled.

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The Coca-Cola Company

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1892
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Coca-Cola Company is a global beverage corporation that offers over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories, including well-known products such as Coca-Cola, Dasani, Fanta, and Sprite. Their ultimate mission is to refresh the world and inspire moments of optimism and happiness through their beverages. The company's purpose is to continually transform their portfolio by reducing sugar in their drinks, introducing innovative products, and minimising their environmental impact through initiatives like water replenishment and recycling. With their bottling partners, they employ over 700,000 people, contributing to economic opportunities in communities worldwide.