Retail Execution Specialist - Tampa, FL

coke; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Tampa seeks a Retail Execution Specialist to amplify in-store execution of Advanced Hydration brands. You will drive sales growth, merchandise displays, and act as brand ambassador across a broad territory.

The role requires driving programs, collaborating with Coca-Cola Merchandisers and field teams, lifting up to 50 lbs, full-time, with 76–100% travel, and a valid driver's license; relocation not provided.

Qualifications

• Strong selling ability to influence store/ownership personnel through data-driven storytelling.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently across a large territory.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication across management levels.

Responsibilities

• Sales Growth and Merchandising: grow base business, optimize display space, and maintain excellent customer service.
• Creative Display Management: install and maintain displays aligned with branding.
• Brand Ambassadorship: provide in-depth product knowledge to store personnel and consumers.
• Program Execution: execute sales programs and promotions, ensure compliance.
• Collaboration: work with Coca-Cola Merchandisers and Field team to execute plans and manage inventory.
• Customer Insights: report needs and competitive activity to drive improvements.
• Territory Account Maintenance: manage date codes, planograms adherence, decals, and POS materials.
• Technology Utilization: use company tech for real-time reporting and insights.

Skills

Selling skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Driver's license

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Join Team our team for an Exciting Career with A Advanced Hydration!

If you’re interested in starting a career where sales, insights, sports and creativity intersect—you’ve come to the right place.

Our Advanced Hydration Team is looking for a Retail Execution Specialist (RES) to join our team. Advanced Hydration seeks energetic, passionate, and positive individuals who want to join the biggest underdog fight in the history of consumer-packaged goods. Our Retail Execution Team will bring our OBSESSION with becoming #1 in Advanced Hydration to life in store.

As a Retail Execution Specialist (RES), you will be the ultimate ambassador for our Advanced Hydration Brands. You’ll be responsible for amplifying the execution of our fan and athlete-loved brands on shelves and displays in-store, focusing on execution, merchandising, and upselling. Your role is crucial in driving sales growth and maximizing the presence of our brands within your assigned territory.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sales Growth and Merchandising: Identify and capitalize on opportunities to grow the base business, increase sales, optimize display space, and improve productivity while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Creative Display Management: Assist with the installation and maintenance of creative displays aligned with branding initiatives, creating disruption points throughout the store to engage consumers with our brands.
• Brand Ambassadorship: Actively interact with store personnel and consumers to provide in-depth product knowledge and insights, ensuring a positive brand experience.
• Program Execution: Efficiently execute all sales programs and initiatives, including selling-in promotional programs, ensuring customer compliance, and achieving maximum brand potential.
• Collaboration: Partner with Coca-Cola Merchandisers and the Advanced Hydration Field team to execute sales and merchandising plans effectively, maintain product inventory levels, minimize out-of-stocks, and uphold company merchandising standards.
• Customer Insights: Gather and report customer needs, problems, interests, and competitive activities, providing valuable input to internal teams for continuous improvement and increased customer goodwill.
• Territory Account Maintenance: Handle tasks such as checking date codes, managing account adherence to plan-ograms, replacing decals or tags, and transporting, building, and maintaining point-of-sale advertising and coupons for territory accounts as needed.
• Technology Utilization: Utilize company-provided technology for real-time daily reporting, analyze reports, and leverage insights to drive success in store.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience preferred
• Entry-level applicants with a willingness to learn will be considered; candidates with 0-2 years’ experience in sales, merchandising, marketing, or customer service are encouraged to apply
• Must be located in Tampa area or willing to relocate at your own expense
• Strong selling skill set and ability to influence store/ownership personnel through fact-based data selling, problem solving, and creative thinking
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently within a large territory and multitask across a large number of stores
• Strong interpersonal and time-management skills; ability to effectively communicate successes, challenges, and opportunities, verbally and in writing, cross-functionally and through all levels of management
• Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for our brands and their purpose
• Must be able to lift upwards of 25-50 lbs with frequent bending, reaching, and kneeling to support product display building and events
• Occasional off-hours/weekend work, as needed
• Must have a personal vehicle, maintain an excellent driving record, and hold a valid driver’s license for use during work hours; willingness to drive throughout the territory is essential, including the ability to drive long distances as needed
• Motor Vehicle Records must satisfy company standards per Driving Policy

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Pay Range:

United States: 57,800 - 69,400 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

7.5

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

TAMPA

Travel Required:

76% - 100%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

October 2, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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