Merchandising Lead & Field Training Coach

Coca-Cola Bottlers (CONA Services); Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking a Merchandiser Lead who will work with the Merchandising Supervisor to develop staff through training and coaching. The role includes scheduling to merchandise accounts as needed and serving as a lead on days when the supervisor is unavailable.

The position emphasizes mentoring, field coaching, and ensuring safe, efficient merchandising operations across assigned routes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Trains merchandisers in standard merchandising activities and procedures; conducts onboarding and retraining.
• Acts as point of contact for Merchandising Supervisor on days off; handles calls, schedule changes, and customer concerns.
• Monitors daily merchandising activities in Pace using an iPad while in the field.
• Conducts weekly store audits and weekly check-ins with merchandisers.
• Covers open merchandiser routes and fulfills daily activities as needed.
• Ensure safety training and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Training & coaching

Communication

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PIT Certification

Pallet jacks

iPad/Smartphone use

Job description

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking a Merchandiser Lead who will work with the Merchandising Supervisor to develop staff through training and coaching. The role includes scheduling to merchandise accounts as needed and serving as a lead on days when the supervisor is unavailable.

The position emphasizes mentoring, field coaching, and ensuring safe, efficient merchandising operations across assigned routes.