Merchandiser Part Time

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Merchandiser to present products at customer retail locations. You will service multiple bulk accounts, merchandise approved products, follow planograms, and communicate with store management.

This role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, reliable independent work, strong communication, and a willingness to operate in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication with customers and store staff.
• Experience in retail customer service preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse store personnel.
• Willingness to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and programs.
• Physically moves products from backroom to display area.
• Creates and distributes point-of-sale materials and ensures proper operation of merchandisers.
• Organizes back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor; manages returns of palletized stock.
• Maintains relationships with store personnel and communicates about pricing, programs, and opportunities.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Independent work

Critical thinking

Job description

Locations: Williamsburg

Schedule: Monday-Friday/Weekends

Pay Range: $19.00 - $19.41 hr, depending on experience

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 shelf where permitted; rotates product; fills and merchandises Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; checks vendors 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 relationships with store personnel through routine follow‑up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activity 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 in‑state 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.