Merchandiser Small Store

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking a Merchandiser in Knoxville, TN to present products and attract shoppers at customer retail locations. You will service multiple accounts, follow planograms, and communicate with store management and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes building relationships with store personnel, performing merchandising duties in coolers and on shelves, and maintaining strict product rotation and safety standards. Strong work ethic required.

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills including listening, speaking and writing.
• Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to satisfy varied customer needs.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively).
• Able to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products in cold vaults and on the shelf according to procedures and programs.
• Physically moves product from sales floor to cold vault and displays.
• Creates and distributes point of sale materials on display and shelf where permitted.
• Rotates product and ensures proper display and stock management.
• Fosters business relationships with store personnel through follow-up on requests, pricing, programs and opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Independent work

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

LOCATION: KNOXVILLE, TN

SCHEDULE: MONDAY - FRIDAY

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 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.