Merchandiser Small Store

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Professional development

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Columbia is seeking a Merchandiser to present products attractively at customer retail locations servicing the Lexington/West Columbia area. You'll follow planograms, stock and rotate products, and work with store management to maximize visibility.

The role requires reliability, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, strong communication and customer service skills to support partnerships.

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills.
• Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse customers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work reliably and independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong critical thinking abilities.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products in cold vaults and on shelves according to procedures and programs.
• Fills and merchandises coolers and displays on the sales floor.
• Organizes back room cooler and logistics including returns and waste disposal.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with store personnel and communicates requests to drivers and managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Independent worker

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

In-state driver's license

Driving history (clean)

Proof of insurance

Job description

Schedule: 6AM Until Completion

This position will service the Lexington/West Columbia area!

Requisition ID: 262698 Locations: Columbia; Lexington Pay Range: $168.73 a day Schedule: 6AM Until Completion This position will service the Lexington/West Columbia area! 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. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success.

• 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

Join us - your refreshing new chapter starts here!

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 Convenience Retail, Drug and Value 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 in cold vaults and on the shelf according to procedures and special programs. Physically moves product from sales floor to cold vault and displays. Creates and distributes point of sale materials on display and shelve where permitted. Rotates product.
• Fills and merchandises coolers within outlet as well as any displays on sales floor.
• Organizes and maintains back room cooler by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty shells, damaged and out of date product for driver pick up, and disposing of any cardboard and plastic.
• 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 needs of a variety of customers with differing demands and expectations.
• Willingness to work in fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively).
• Able to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision.
• Critical thinking skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred 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

Work Environment 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.