Route Sales & Merchandising Account Manager

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

life insurance

401(k)

paid time off

wellness programs

tuition reimbursement

incentive program

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking an Account Manager Relief to sell and order products for customer accounts. You will act as the frontline liaison and ensure customer satisfaction while rotating products by date in market and inventory, and assist merchandising by keeping products stocked onsite.

The role includes executing marketing programs, managing displays and pricing, coordinating with merchandisers and drivers, and maintaining communication about goals and day-to-day

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of work experience required.
• Customer service experience in a retail environment or in a sales position being held accountable for sales targets preferred.
• Basic computer application and technology skills required.
• Valid Driver's License, current vehicle liability insurance, driving record within policy guidelines including no major violations within the last three years.
• This position requires you to use your personal vehicle during work hours with reimbursement.
• Must be open to flexible schedule; may be required to work some holidays to meet customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Orders product at accounts on an assigned sales route. Determines product needs and places and transmits appropriate orders for each one. Utilize technology for order processing and inventory and other applications pertinent to the success of the job.
• Execute and sell big event marketing, pillar programming, innovation, and mandated features and ad activity to ensure customer satisfaction and company standards are being met. May sell in Customer Marketing Agreements (CMA).
• Builds, changes, and removes product displays and POS (Point of Sale). Ensure proper pricing. Cleans product space and secures damaged or defective product. Repack product when/where possible. Transports, replaces, and maintains POS advertising as appropriate for the account.
• Communicates account activities with the customer to ensure quality and timely service. Work with and collaborate internally with merchandisers and drivers; maintain communication about goals, projects, and day-to-day needs of accounts.
• Ensures consistent adherence to merchandising and customer service standards. Stock and merchandise products in the allocated beverage section including coolers, racks, and secondary displays.
• Maintains end to end ownership of the account through appropriate action and/or communication.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking an Account Manager Relief to sell and order products for customer accounts. You will act as the frontline liaison and ensure customer satisfaction while rotating products by date in market and inventory, and assist merchandising by keeping products stocked onsite.

The role includes executing marketing programs, managing displays and pricing, coordinating with merchandisers and drivers, and maintaining communication about goals and day-to-day