Merchandiser Full Time

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 266,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Company provided cell phone

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is hiring a Merchandiser in Newport News to present products at retail locations and service multiple bulk accounts.

This role involves merchandising, following planograms, and coordinating with store management to optimize product visibility and availability. The position requires strong communication and customer service skills, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills including listening, speaking, and writing.
• Retail customer service experience preferred.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal abilities and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products on display and shelf.
• Moves product from backroom to display.
• Creates and distributes point-of-sale materials.
• Rotates product and checks vendor operation.
• Maintains back room and communicates with store staff on requests and programs.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Independent work

Job description

Requisition ID: 266075

Locations: Newport News

Pay Range: $193.00 - $194.14 , depending on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday/ Weekends

Uncap Your Potential at America's Largest Coca-Cola Bottler - Pour Your Passion into Purpose!

We're more than beverages-we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities.

• 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

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.

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.