Operations Manager, Retail Execution & Strategy

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking an Operations Manager to lead Walmart program execution and drive improvements across field sales operations. You will maintain routines with field teams to ensure successful deployment of Walmart One Best Way and related tools, acting as the liaison for frontline feedback.

The role emphasizes coaching, data-driven reviews, and cross-functional collaboration with market stakeholders to optimize performance at 60-100 Walmart outlets.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods sector.
• Sales experience calling on retailers.
• Strong written and verbal communication; attention to detail.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Shoulder-to-shoulder Walmart sales and process coaching with ADs and DSMs, focusing on execution of our Walmart plan and training on tools.
• Establishes weekly RSA communication routines to improve Walmart engagement and execution with Fields Sales Teams.
• Review execution-based reporting and drive improvements across Walmart KPIs using data to guide coaching actions.
• Collaborates with Walmart Directors to improve processes, tools, and execution within the assigned RSA.
• Support cross-functional market tours with internal and external partners to review service levels and identify selling opportunities.

Skills

CPG industry experience

Retail sales experience

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, Sales

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking an Operations Manager to lead Walmart program execution and drive improvements across field sales operations. You will maintain routines with field teams to ensure successful deployment of Walmart One Best Way and related tools, acting as the liaison for frontline feedback.

The role emphasizes coaching, data-driven reviews, and cross-functional collaboration with market stakeholders to optimize performance at 60-100 Walmart outlets.