Bulk Account Sales Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; House (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Dedicated training and personalized mentorship

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is looking for a Bulk Account Merchandiser in Greenville, NC. This role involves managing accounts, selling products, and merchandising to maximize sales and customer satisfaction. The candidate will execute daily commercial plans while building strong relationships with retailers.

Successful applicants will have effective communication skills, customer service experience, and a strong work ethic. Benefits include career growth opportunities, competitive pay, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Valid in-state driver's license required.
• Excellent driving history is essential.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts and generate sales on assigned routes.
• Merchandise and present products according to company standards.
• Foster relationships with store personnel for successful sales.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Customer service experience

Critical thinking skills

Physical endurance

Education

High School Education / GED

Secondary education beyond high school preferred

Job description

Requisition ID: 259233

Locations: Greenville

Pay Range: $50,000 - $51,000/year (Base Day Rate + Commission)

Schedule: 5 consecutive days a week including weekends; shift: 5am start time until completion of the route. Weekend days off will either be Friday/Saturday or Sunday/Monday.

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Job Overview

Are you eager to build partnerships with our retailers? This role allows you to manage your own accounts by focusing on selling products and promotions while showcasing your merchandising skills. Be the retailers Coca‑Cola subject matter expert by being responsible for all selling, merchandising and inventory needs.

Mileage Reimbursement is provided for travel from store to store!

The Bulk Account Merchandiser (BAM) is responsible for selling, ordering and presenting products. The BAM role is responsible for selling new products and promotions, collaborating with customers to generate accurate product orders, ensuring commercial plans are executed across their account base, and merchandising products and packages using safe handling techniques and following all quality guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute commercial plans to customers on daily, pre-set routes.
• Use communication skills (listening, speaking and writing).
• Stock, merchandise, and rotate all beverage sections and displays in your stores.
• Maintain proper inventory levels, minimize shrink and organize back rooms where inventory is stored.
• Build all displays sold locally or through other agreements.
• Provide direction to Merchandisers and Specialists that support your territory on your days off.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage, sell, and execute in an assigned group of customers on daily, pre-set routes and generate 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.
• Execute 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.
• Fill, merchandise, and rotate products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs.
• Organize and maintain 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.
• Create and distribute point‑of‑sale materials on display and shelf where permitted. Rotate product. Fill and merchandise Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; check vendor to ensure proper operation.
• Foster business relationship with store personnel through routine follow‑up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activity discussions.
• Identify and communicate any competitive issues or market activities that could impact the business (i.e., pricing, new packaging, change in business strategy, etc.) and execute all job duties in a safe working manner.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid in‑state 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.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Work Environment

The work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non‑temperature controlled.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career.
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match, health coverage, employee stock purchase plan.
• Purpose‑Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve.
• Professional Development: Dedicated training and personalized mentorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.