Merchandising Lead: Training & Field Coach

Heartland Coca-Cola; Concordia (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company seeks a Merchandiser Lead to support the Merchandising Supervisor by training and coaching staff. The role is scheduled to merchandise accounts as needed, with leadership duties and field presence across multiple locations.

The position emphasizes onboarding, capability-building sessions, performance feedback, and ensuring safe working practices while meeting daily merchandising needs. A strong emphasis on teamwork and flexible hours is noted.

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.
• Flexibility with work hours; able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays due to customer needs.

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.

Job description

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company seeks a Merchandiser Lead to support the Merchandising Supervisor by training and coaching staff. The role is scheduled to merchandise accounts as needed, with leadership duties and field presence across multiple locations.

The position emphasizes onboarding, capability-building sessions, performance feedback, and ensuring safe working practices while meeting daily merchandising needs. A strong emphasis on teamwork and flexible hours is noted.