Full Time Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 35,793 - 35,977; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is seeking a Merchandiser to present products at customer retail locations, following planograms and quality guidelines. This role services multiple bulk accounts and travels between Concord, Kannapolis, and Charlotte, NC, with mileage reimbursement provided.

You will rotate stock, set displays, and build relationships with store management while adhering to safety and schedule constraints, including weekend work and early start times.

Qualifications

• Valid in-state driver's license and excellent driving history.
• Proof of insurance coverage as specified in the employer policy.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Fill, merchandize and rotate products on display according to procedures.
• Move products from backroom to display and set up shelves.
• Create and distribute point-of-sale materials and rotate Fastlane merchandisers.
• Organize back room by stacking products and managing pallets, damaged/expired stock.
• Maintain relationships with store personnel through routine follow-ups on requests and opportunities.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service experience

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Independent work

Critical thinking

Job description

Locations: Concord; Charlotte; Kannapolis

Pay Range $194.00 - $195.00 Daily, + mileage reimbursement

Schedule: 5am - 6am start time until completion of the route; must be able to work weekends. 2 days off during the week - these will vary by store route.

Job Overview

The Merchandiser is responsible for presenting products in a way that will attract the attention of consumers at our customer retail locations. This position services and maintains multiple bulk accounts by merchandising approved products and packages using safe handling techniques and following all quality guidelines. Ability to follow plan sets, planograms and communicate to store management and cross-functional personnel.

This route will service customers in Concord, Kannapolis and Charlotte NC and in surrounding areas. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel from store to store.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs
• Physically moves the product from the backroom and places it on display
• 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
• 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
• Fosters business relationship with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussions

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must have effective communication skills which include listening, speaking, and writing
• Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting
• Merchandisers must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively to satisfy the needs of a variety of customers with different demands and expectations
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively)
• Able to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision
• Critical thinking skills
• Company provided cell phone

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent driving history

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.

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.