Merchandiser 5Day

Coca-Cola Bottlers (CONA Services); Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Career growth

Professional development

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC in North Carolina seeks a Merchandiser to present products at customer retail locations, service multiple bulk accounts, and follow planograms with safe handling practices. The route will service New Bern and surrounding areas.

The position offers mileage reimbursement for travel between stores and requires a valid in-state driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills including listening, speaking, and writing.
• Prior customer service experience preferred in retail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to serve diverse customers.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs repeatedly).
• Able to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products on display and shelf per procedures.
• Physically moves product from backroom to display.
• Creates and distributes point-of-sale materials on display and shelf, rotates product.
• Organizes back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor.
• Fosters relationships with store personnel and follows up on requests and opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Reliability

Critical thinking

Job description

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.

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• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship

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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.

This route will service customers in New Bern 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 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.