Merchandiser Lead & Field Trainer

Heartland Coca-Cola; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company seeks a Merchandiser Lead to work with the Merchandising Supervisor, training and coaching the merchandising staff and visiting accounts as needed. The role focuses on developing staff and ensuring proper merchandising execution.

Responsibilities include onboarding, fielding calls, supervising teams, auditing in stores, covering routes, and enforcing safety practices; requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays; pay is $21.75/hour with benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred and minimum of one year of work experience.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in grocery, retail, warehouse, manual labor, or related field is required.
• Prior merchandising and leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) certification upon hire is required.
• Valid Driver's License, current vehicle liability insurance, driving record within policy guidelines including no major violations within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Trains new and existing merchandisers in standard merchandising activities and procedures.
• Serves as the point of contact for Merchandising Supervisor on days off, including scheduling and handling customer concerns.
• Monitors daily merchandising activities in Pace while in the field using an iPad.
• Conducts weekly audits in stores and weekly check-ins with merchandisers.
• Covers open merchandiser routes and fulfills daily activities completed by a merchandiser as needed.
• Ensure teammates receive proper safe working techniques and comply with company policies.

Job description

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company seeks a Merchandiser Lead to work with the Merchandising Supervisor, training and coaching the merchandising staff and visiting accounts as needed. The role focuses on developing staff and ensuring proper merchandising execution.

Responsibilities include onboarding, fielding calls, supervising teams, auditing in stores, covering routes, and enforcing safety practices; requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays; pay is $21.75/hour with benefits