Merchandiser ATHENS, TN

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; 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 Athens, TN seeks a Merchandiser to present products at customer locations and service multiple accounts. You will merchandise, follow planograms, and communicate with store management to maximize product visibility and sales.

The role requires the ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly, dependable independent work, and strong communication. Competitive benefits include health coverage, 401(k) match, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Valid in-state driver’s license
• Excellent driving history
• Proof of insurance policy as required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly

Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products on display and shelf
• Moves product from backroom to display areas
• Creates and distributes point of sale materials on display
• Organizes back room and maintains inventory
• Builds relationships with store personnel and discusses opportunities

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Driving

Critical thinking

Job description

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Pay Range: $168.73/DAY RATE PLUS MILEAGE

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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

COVERAGE LOCATION: ATHENS, TN

PAY RATE: $168.73/DAY RATE PLUS MILEAGE

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.