Merchandising Lead & Trainer

Coca-Cola Bottlers (CONA Services); Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking a Merchandiser Lead to support the Merchandising Supervisor by training and coaching staff and coordinating merchandising activities across accounts. You will be scheduled to merchandise accounts as needed and play a key role in developing the team.

In this role you will train merchandisers, handle onboarding, monitor daily field activity on an iPad, conduct audits, cover routes when needed, and ensure safe working practices while upholding company

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in grocery, retail, warehouse, manual labor, or related field.
• Prior merchandising and leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) certification upon hire.
• Basic computer application and technology skills; ability to use a smart phone, iPad and/or laptop.
• Flexibility with work hours including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Valid Driver's License, current vehicle liability insurance, clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Trains new and existing merchandisers in standard merchandising activities and procedures, conducts onboarding and retraining; provides performance feedback.
• Serves as the point of contact for Merchandising Supervisor on days off; handles calls, schedule changes, and customer concerns.
• 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 wear required equipment; report unsafe conditions; comply with company policies.

Job description

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking a Merchandiser Lead to support the Merchandising Supervisor by training and coaching staff and coordinating merchandising activities across accounts. You will be scheduled to merchandise accounts as needed and play a key role in developing the team.

In this role you will train merchandisers, handle onboarding, monitor daily field activity on an iPad, conduct audits, cover routes when needed, and ensure safe working practices while upholding company