Part Time Merchandiser (Stocker)

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided cell phone

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Consolidated in Mechanicsville, VA is hiring a Merchandiser to present products at customer retail locations and service multiple bulk accounts. You will follow planograms, rotate stock, and communicate with store management and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include stocking displays, creating POS materials, organizing the back room, and maintaining fruitful relationships with store personnel while adhering to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills including listening, speaking, and writing.
• Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting.
• Merchandisers must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to meet the needs of a variety of customers.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively).
• Able to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Company provided cell phone.

Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs.
• Physically moves the product from the backroom and places it on display.
• Creates and distributes point of sale materials on display and shelve where permitted.
• Rotates product and maintains Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; checks vendor operations.
• Organizes and maintains back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor; manages returns of pallets and damaged/out-of-date stock.
• Fosters business relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, and discussions of opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Stamina

Independence

Critical thinking

Company phone

Job description

Locations: Mechanicsville; Staples Mill

Pay Range: $19.00 - $19.41, depending on experience

Rate Frequency: Hourly

Job Overview

The Merchandiser is responsible for presenting products in a way that will attract the attention of consumers at our customer retail locations. This position services and maintains multiple bulk accounts by merchandising approved products and packages using safe handling techniques and following all quality guidelines. Ability to follow plan sets, planograms and communicate to store management and cross-functional personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs
• Physically moves the product from the backroom and places it on display
• Creates and distributes point of sale materials on display and shelve where permitted. Rotates product. Fills and merchandises Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; checks vendor to ensure proper operation
• Organizes and maintains back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged and out of date product to the branch
• Fosters business relationship with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussions

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must have effective communication skills which include listening, speaking, and writing
• Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting
• Merchandisers must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively to satisfy the needs of a variety of customers with different demands and expectations
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively)
• Able to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision
• Critical thinking skills
• Company provided cell phone

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid instate driver’s license
• Excellent driving history
• Proof of insurance policy to verify current coverage of liability and property damage at no less than 50,000 per person/100,000 accident insurance per occurrence/50,000 property damage and 500 or less deductible effective from first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent driving history

Work Environment

The work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlled

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.