Merchandiser- Ames, IA

Atlantic Bottling Company; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Career development and tuition assistance

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Coca-Cola perks, discounts, and swag

Job summary

The Atlantic Bottling Company is seeking a Merchandiser to play a critical role in the sales process. The position involves visiting customer locations to set up products and maintain point-of-sale displays. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, customer service skills, and the ability to travel extensively to various sites.

This role offers benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as flexible scheduling options. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Customer-focused with the ability to positively interact with customers.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer locations to setup and rotate products.
• Install and maintain point-of-sale displays.
• Act as corporate liaison for sales team.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Team-player

Customer-focused

Problem-solving skills

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Location

Ames Branch - Ames, IA 50010

Overview / Function

The Merchandiser plays a key role in the sales process of Atlantic Coca‑Cola Bottling Company products. They visit customer locations setup product, rotate new product, and install and maintain point‑of‑sale displays.

Major Responsibilities

• Follow Atlantic Coca‑Cola Bottlings merchandising standards and sales campaign diagrams.
• Set out and rotate products to make visually appealing to consumers and positively reflect the company and iconic Coca‑Cola brand image.
• Act as corporate liaison for sales team and ensure professional contact with customers while maintaining a clean and neat appearance at all times.
• Follow proper rotation procedure for all product areas (shelving, coolers, displays and back‑stock).
• Install and maintain point‑of‑sale items such as discount coupons, channel price tags, display headers, pole signs, static clings, etc.
• Assist Account Manager with price‑management issues.
• Communicate timely to the sales/account manager and/or supervisor about account issues or potential opportunities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area while ensuring a safe environment for themselves, customers, and consumers. Keep back‑stock area organized, clean, and condensed per company and customer standards.
• Regularly perform minor as‑needed maintenance on displays, and report escalated repairs to Merchandising Supervisor.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent team‑player.
• Customer‑focused with the ability to positively and effectively interact with customers.
• Ability to make frequent visits to multiple customer sites each day.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Good problem‑solving skills with the ability to analyze and effectively solve on‑site problems under potentially stressful situations.
• Flexible and able to adapt to varying situations.
• Regular, consistent attendance is essential.

Additional (Physical Requirements)

• Role will travel to various customer sites; extensive regional day travel is required.
• Requires constant standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; regularly speaking and hearing while working at customer floor and back room(s).
• Frequently lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds; moving equipment and tools will be provided to reduce strain and injury.
• May lift 40 pounds up to shoulder height occasionally; lift up to 20 pounds above the head occasionally; push carts using 100 pounds of force occasionally; carry up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• May twist, grasp, reach, bend, kneel, sit, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Role is considered a safety‑sensitive position.
• Work hours TBD, static five‑day work week; additional or alternative days/times may be occasionally needed based on customer or promotional campaign.

Company Policies

Employees are subject to pre‑employment/post‑offer drug testing and random drug testing to ensure a drug‑free workplace.

Benefits

• Flexible and non‑traditional scheduling such as evenings, part‑time, and 4‑day week opportunities for certain roles.
• Industry‑leading safety culture.
• Career development, training, and tuition assistance.
• Wellness focus with discounted gym memberships and mental health benefits including free counseling sessions.
• Recognition program & milestone celebrations.
• Coca‑Cola perks, discounts, and swag.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Approachable and collaborative leadership.
• Regular performance feedback and employee survey opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE