Merchandiser

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided cell phone

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking a Merchandiser to present products effectively at customer retail locations. This role services multiple bulk accounts, follows planograms, and uses safe handling and quality guidelines to optimize shelf presence.

You will rotate stock, place displays, create point of sale materials, and maintain back room organization while building strong relationships with store personnel. A valid driver's license and ability to lift 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Previous customer service experience in retail is preferred.
• Merc handisers should have strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse customers.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fill, merchandise and rotate products on display per procedures.
• Move products from backroom to display.
• Create and distribute point-of-sale materials and rotate Fastlane merchandisers.
• Organize back room and manage stock, pallets and damaged items.
• Maintain relationships with store personnel and coordinate pricing and programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Independence

Critical thinking

Phone provided

Tools

Company provided cell phone

Job description

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• Competitive Benefits: Health coverage + paid time off
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• 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

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.