Merchandiser Full Time

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k) match

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated is seeking a Merchandiser in Lexington, VA, responsible for presenting products at customer retail locations and maintaining bulk accounts. Follow planogram guidelines, communicate with store management, and ensure safe handling and quality standards.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, independent work, and strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with store personnel. Schedule includes Monday-Friday with weekends; compensation includes benefits and

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills including listening, speaking, and writing.
• Prior customer service experience in a retail setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills to satisfy diverse customer needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs.).
• Reliable and independent with minimal daily supervision.
• Strong critical thinking abilities.
• 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; rotates product and checks vendor operations.
• Organizes and maintains back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, manages pallets and damaged/out-of-date stock.
• Fosters business relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests and proactive pricing.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Retail merchandising

Physical stamina

Independent work

Planogram compliance

Job description

Locations: Lexington

Schedule: Monday-Friday/ Weekends

Pay Range: $180.00 - $181.44 , depending on experience

Requisition ID: 269149

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.

Benefits

• 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

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

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.