Merchandising Lead & Field Trainer

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking a Merchandiser Lead to work with the Merchandising Supervisor to train and coach the merchandising staff and to be scheduled to merchandise accounts as needed.

The role involves leading onboarding, conducting capability-building sessions, and providing performance feedback to merchandisers, while monitoring field activities and ensuring safety and policy compliance across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred and minimum of one year of work experience required.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in grocery, retail, warehouse, manual labor, or related field is required.
• Prior merchandising and leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trains new and existing merchandisers in standard merchandising activities and procedures.
• Conducts onboarding training with new hires and retraining programs as necessary.
• Conducts capability-building sessions and provides performance feedback to merchandisers.
• Serves as the point of contact for Merchandising Supervisor on their days off.
• Monitors daily merchandising activities in Pace while in the field using an iPad.
• Conducts weekly audits in stores and weekly check-ins with merchandisers.
• Covers open merchandiser routes and fulfills daily activities completed by a merchandiser as needed.
• Ensure teammates receive proper safe working techniques and comply with company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Training & coaching

Merchandising

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking a Merchandiser Lead to work with the Merchandising Supervisor to train and coach the merchandising staff and to be scheduled to merchandise accounts as needed.

The role involves leading onboarding, conducting capability-building sessions, and providing performance feedback to merchandisers, while monitoring field activities and ensuring safety and policy compliance across multiple locations.