Merchandiser Small Store

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is looking for a Merchandiser in Knoxville, TN. The role involves presenting products attractively and maintaining product displays in various retail locations. Applicants should have effective communication skills and ideally previous retail customer service experience.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, and it entails working in a fast-paced environment with physical demands. A valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills which include listening, speaking, and writing.
• Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting.
• Must be able to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision.

Responsibilities

• Merchandises and rotates products in cold vaults and on the shelf according to procedures.
• Fills and merchandises coolers and displays on the sales floor.
• Maintains back room cooler and organizes product by package and flavor.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid instate driver's license

Job description

Requisition ID: 258197

Location: Knoxville

Pay Range: $181.44 / DAY RATE

Schedule: Open Field

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room cooler by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty shells, damaged and out of date product for driver pick up, and disposing of any cardboard and plastic.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.