Merchandiser Trainee: Build Displays & Elevate Shelves

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid vacation within first 1

Comprehensive Medical Plan

Dental, vision, flex spending

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

401(k) match

Exclusive employee discounts

CDL tuition program reimbursement

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. is seeking a Merchandiser - Sales Large Store Trainee for the Tennessee Valley region. The role focuses on building displays, replenishing shelves and equipment, and maintaining account cleanliness and stock rotation.

You will work closely with Sales Supervisors and Delivery Drivers, ensuring impeccable customer service and positive store relationships while following brand standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old and a solid work record.
• Must have good attendance and a neat appearance.
• Ability to communicate with customers and teammates.
• Safety-conscious with ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Build displays and replenish inventory on customer shelves and equipment.
• Maintain product integrity; rotate stock and clean coolers and shelves.
• Manage breakage, out-of-date product, and backstock organization.
• Provide feedback on competitive threats and opportunities to leadership.
• Establish positive relationships with customers and deliver superior service.
• Collaborate with Sales Supervisors and Delivery Drivers to execute plans.

Skills

Dependable

Good attendance

Customer service

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED?

About us:

• Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability
• Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
• Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
• For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition - ask your Recruiter for details
  

Job Description

The Merchandiser -Sales Large Store Trainee duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, building displays, replenishing inventory on the customer's shelves, racks, and cold equipment. This position is responsible for maintaining specific activity within assigned accounts in a geographic area.

What your day will look like:

• Ensure proper care of equipment, and Company/customer assets daily
• Rotate and replenish products in customer outlet including displays, racks, and all Coca-Cola and brand partner equipment
• Maintain product integrity in every account; neatly stacked, condensed, and rotated backstock, clean coolers, racks, and shelves to Company standards
• Organization and collection of any breakage or out of date product, including empty shells and pallets.
• Provides feedback and recommendations to leadership on competitive threats and business opportunities as they arise
• Works in partnership with the Sales Supervisor and Delivery Driver for outlet to execute the picture of success
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all customers, as well as providing superior customer service
• Ability to work with all functional team members
• Sell and execute at customer relations, training and development while maintaining a professional rapport with store management
• Communicate opportunities to appropriate team members

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum 18 years old
• Must have good work record (No final written warnings)
• Must have good attendance
• Dependable with a good attitude
• Must have good safety record
• Must have a neat and clean appearance
• The ability to receive and follow instructions
• The ability to work well with other employees and/or customers
• The ability to communicate with other employees an/or customers
• Must meet the physical requirements of the position
• In the event of drivers, to have a good MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
• Must be able to pass Company driving test before and after training
• Must be able to pass the Company DOT physical and drug screen if applicable
• Must be able to drive assigned equipment with the required license for specific position
• Sales experience desired for Sales positions
• Knowledge of general trade math demonstrated by the passing of a math skills test if applicable for sales positions.
• High School Diploma or GED for applicable jobs as listed on the job description
• Ability to handle and exchange money accurately
• Ability to respond and resolve to any customer issues
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization

Physical Requirements

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

(X) None = 0% (0 hrs)

(L) Limited = 1% (1 hr)

(O) Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs)

(F) Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs)

(R) Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs)

(C) Continuously = 76%-100% (7+ hrs)

Requirement Frequency

Sit L

Stand C

Walk C

Bend F

Kneel/Squat F

Climb Stairs L

Crawling O

Overhead Reach O

Typing F

Vehicle Operation F

PPE/Special Clothing C

Grasp F

Push/Pull F

Fine Manipulation O

Lift up to 50 lbs F

Carry up to 50 lbs F

Pushing up to 50 lbs F

Pulling up to 50 lbs F

Exposure to Water L

Exposure to Chemicals O

Exposure to Weather F

Exposure to Noise F

CCBCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Veteran friendly.

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