Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Training & Support

Purpose-driven work

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Akron is seeking a Merchandiser to present products at customer retail locations, service multiple bulk accounts, and follow planograms while communicating with store management.

The role requires strong communication, customer service experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment; competitive benefits include health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Valid in-state driver's license with clean driving history.
• Proof of insurance showing required coverage levels.
• Ability to lift and move products up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Excellent driving history and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Fill, merchandize and rotate products on display per procedures.
• Move products from backroom to shelf and display areas.
• Create and distribute point-of-sale materials and rotate items.
• Maintain back room by organizing pallets, shells and dated product.
• Build relationships with store personnel and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service experience

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Reliable and independent

Critical thinking

Job description

Pay: $22.06/HR

Locations: Akron

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• Competitive Benefits: Health coverage + paid time off
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• Training & Support: Ongoing learning opportunities

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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.

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 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

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.