Merchandising Lead — Train & Lead Field Teams

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision benefits

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Marion area seeks a Merchandiser Lead to assist the Merchandising Supervisor in staff development, training, and coaching. You will be scheduled to merchandise accounts and lead a team on assigned routes.

The role requires experience in merchandising, leadership, and the ability to work with minimal supervision, including evenings and weekends. A valid driver’s license and PIT certification upon hire are preferred.

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.
• Experience working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) certification upon hire is required.
• Basic computer application and technology skills; knowledge of how to operate a smart phone, iPad and/or laptop.

Responsibilities

• Trains new and existing merchandisers in standard merchandising activities and procedures.
• Conducts onboarding training with new hires and any 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 in the trade and that they have the proper equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Merchandising

Training

Communication

PIT certification

Driver's license

Flexibility

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

High loader lifts

Job description

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Marion area seeks a Merchandiser Lead to assist the Merchandising Supervisor in staff development, training, and coaching. You will be scheduled to merchandise accounts and lead a team on assigned routes.

The role requires experience in merchandising, leadership, and the ability to work with minimal supervision, including evenings and weekends. A valid driver’s license and PIT certification upon hire are preferred.