Merchandiser - Seacoast

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC in Dover, NH is seeking a Merchandiser to ensure beverage availability, visibility, and promotions in retail stores across the territory. You will stock shelves, rotate products, build displays, and maintain proper product levels to support sales.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1+ year retail or grocery experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 55 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience in grocery/retail/consumer goods warehousing or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with manual or powered pallet jacks preferred.
• Must be able to lift 40–55 pounds repeatedly and stand/walk for long periods.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Execute merchandising plans to ensure optimal product placement, display, and availability.
• Stock shelves, rotate products, build displays, and ensure product freshness.
• Maintain product on store racks, shelves, displays, and in coolers.
• Transport product between backroom and display floor using equipment.
• Implement promotional activities and set up promotional displays and signage.
• Maintain backroom organization and accurate product counts.
• Operate pallet jacks/hand-trucks and other handling equipment as needed.
• Develop relationships with store managers and staff to maximize opportunities.

Skills

Merchandising

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand-truck

Job description

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Compensation: $24/hour
Schedule: Thursday-Monday, 6am-2:30pm
Basic Requirements: At least 18yrs old, valid driver's license, driving record within company guidelines

Build a career where your work matters to the business, the customer, and the communities we serve.

Be part of Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, a locally rooted, people-first organization where meaningful work, long-term growth, and community impact come together.

Why Coke Northeast?

• You’ll join a company that serves local communities across the Northeast and invests in the people behind the work.
• You’ll be part of a culture that values development, collaboration, and fresh perspectives at every level.
• You’ll build a career with the scale, stability, and opportunity of a trusted, iconic brand.

Job Description

The Merchandiser plays a crucial role in ensuring the availability, visibility, and promotion of Coca-Cola beverages in retail stores across Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast’s territory. This role offers the opportunity to represent one of the world's most recognized brands and contribute to the success of our business. The Merchandiser is responsible for ensuring that beverage sections, displays, coolers and all points of availability are stocked and maintained with proper product levels.

• Execute merchandising plans to ensure optimal product placement, display, and availability in retail stores. This includes stocking shelves, rotating products, building displays, and ensuring product freshness.
• Maintain product on store racks, shelves, displays, and in coolers by identifying replenishment needs.
• Transport product between backroom and display floor with manual equipment
• Implement promotional activities and marketing campaigns in accordance with company guidelines. Set up promotional displays and signage to attract customer attention and drive sales.
• Secure damaged or defective product while maintaining a clean product space.
• Ensure accurate product counts by properly managing backrooms and organizing backstock.
• Operate manual and powered handling equipment (i.e., pallet jack, hand-truck etc.)
• Maintain areas of responsibility in designated accounts by communicating status and concerns to store and company personnel.
• Follow company and store policies regarding backroom, display floor, replenishment, equipment, and safety.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with store managers and staff to drive collaboration and maximize merchandising opportunities. Provide excellent customer service to address any inquiries or concerns.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience working in grocery, retail, consumer goods, warehousing or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Experience working with manual or powered pallet jacks preferred.
• Must have the ability to repetitively lift, push and pull up to 40-55 pounds, reach above head height, squat, kneel, bend and reach.
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to push and pull manual and powered material handling equipment (i.e., pallet jack, hand-truck etc.) containing product loads for a minimum of 100 yards without assistance.
• Valid driver’s license, driving record within policy guidelines, and insurance that meets or exceeds company requirements.

Benefits & Perks
Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, scholarship opportunities, and more.

*Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, employment type, and union governance.

Background Verification
Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background verification. Depending on the role, this process may include a criminal background check, drug screening, and/or review of driving records in accordance with company guidelines and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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