Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 21,402 - 35,793; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated is seeking a Merchandiser in Bloomington, IN to present products at customer retail locations and service multiple accounts using approved merchandising plans and safe handling practices.

You will follow planograms, communicate with store management, and manage backroom organization while supporting store promotions and programs.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 shelf where permitted.
• Rotates product and checks vendor operation for proper functioning of Fastlane merchandisers.
• Organizes and maintains back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor.
• Fosters business relationship with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests and opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Independence

Critical thinking

Company phone

Job description

Pay Range: $194.13 Daily Pay

Requisition ID: 260287

Location: Bloomington

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 shelf 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.