Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 33,394 - 36,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits (401(k), health coverage, employee stock purchase)

Professional Development

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated is seeking a Merchandiser in Oak Ridge, TN to present products attractively at retail locations. This role involves maintaining bulk accounts, merchandising products safely, and engaging with store personnel.

The ideal candidate should possess effective communication skills and prior customer service experience. A valid in-state driver’s license is required, along with an excellent driving record. Join us to contribute to our success while enjoying competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting.
• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. repetitively and work reliably with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise approved products effectively at retail locations.
• Organize and maintain back room stock effectively.
• Communicate with store management and foster business relationships.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Customer service experience

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

Valid in-state driver’s license

Proof of insurance policy

Tools

Company provided cell phone

Job description

Requisition ID: 258854

Locations: OAK RIDGE, HARRIMAN, ROCKWOOD, KINGSTON, OLIVER SPRINGS, CLINTON & WARTBURG, TN

Pay Range: $181.44 / DAY RATE

Schedule: (Open Field)

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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.

Coverage Areas: OAK RIDGE, ROCKWOOD, HARRIMAN, KINGSTON, OLIVER SPRINGS, CLINTON & WARTBURG, TN

Pay Rate: $181.44 / DAY RATE

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.