Field Merchandising Lead & Training Coach

Heartland Coca-Cola; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Kansas seeks a Merchandiser Lead to assist the Merchandising Supervisor in training and coaching the merchandising staff. You will be scheduled to merchandise accounts as needed and provide leadership on field days.

The role emphasizes training, supervising, and ensuring safe working practices while managing routes and daily activities. Experience in merchandising and leadership is preferred, with flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred and minimum of one year of work experience required.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in grocery, retail, warehouse, manual labor, or related field is required.
• Prior merchandising and leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience using equipment such as pallet jacks and high loader lifts preferred. Ability to obtain PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) certification upon hire is required.
• Basic computer application and technology skills; knowledge of how to operate a smart phone, iPad and/or laptop.
• Flexibility with work hours; able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays due to customer needs.
• Valid Driver's License, current vehicle liability insurance, driving record within policy guidelines including no major violations within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Trains new and existing merchandisers in standard merchandising activities and procedures. Conducts onboarding training with new hires and any retraining programs, as necessary. Conducts capability-building sessions and provides performance feedback to merchandisers.
• Serves as the point of contact for Merchandising Supervisor on their days off. This includes fielding calls from the merchandising team, schedule changes, and handling customer concerns.
• Monitors daily merchandising activities in Pace while in the field using an iPad.
• Conducts weekly audits in stores and weekly check-ins with merchandisers.
• Covers open merchandiser routes and fulfills daily activities completed by a merchandiser as needed.
• Ensure teammates receive proper safe working techniques in the trade and that they have the proper equipment. Identify and report any unsafe working conditions. Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year of work experience

Leadership experience

PIT certification

Basic computer and mobile device skills

Job description

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Kansas seeks a Merchandiser Lead to assist the Merchandising Supervisor in training and coaching the merchandising staff. You will be scheduled to merchandise accounts as needed and provide leadership on field days.

The role emphasizes training, supervising, and ensuring safe working practices while managing routes and daily activities. Experience in merchandising and leadership is preferred, with flexibility for evenings and weekends.