Merchandiser - Early Route (Mileage Reimbursement)

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Consolidated Merchandiser is responsible for presenting products in customer retail locations and servicing multiple bulk accounts across Aiken, Batesburg, Columbia. You will merchandise, rotate stock, and follow planograms while traveling between stores with mileage reimbursement provided.

Excellent communication, prior retail experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are valued; lifting 50 lbs repeatedly is required.

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 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by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged and out of date product to the branch.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.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Independent work

Critical thinking

Job description

The Coca-Cola Consolidated Merchandiser is responsible for presenting products in customer retail locations and servicing multiple bulk accounts across Aiken, Batesburg, Columbia. You will merchandise, rotate stock, and follow planograms while traveling between stores with mileage reimbursement provided.

Excellent communication, prior retail experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are valued; lifting 50 lbs repeatedly is required.