Merchandiser Part Time

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is seeking a Merchandiser to present products at customer retail locations and service multiple bulk accounts. You will merchandise approved products, follow planograms, and communicate with store management and cross-functional teams to ensure optimal shelf presence.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, reliable independence, and excellent communication. Work environment involves varied store settings and non-temperature controlled spaces.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills including listening, speaking, and writing.
• Experience in customer service, preferably in retail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for varied customer needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs).
• Able to work reliably with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products on display and shelf per procedures.
• Moves products from backroom to display area.
• Creates and distributes point of sale materials and rotates stock.
• Maintains back room by stacking and organizing products and handling returns.
• Builds relationships with store personnel through follow-up on requests and promotions.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Independent work

Job description

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by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged and out of date product to the branch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

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.