Sales Merchandiser - Old Saybrook/Clinton, CT Area

Coca-Cola Bottlers (CONA Services); Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast in Waterford, CT is seeking a Sales Merchandiser to act as the primary contact for large store accounts. You will build customer relationships, place product orders, and regularly stock shelves and coolers while maintaining rotation standards.

The role is hybrid, with lifting requirements up to 40 pounds and a focus on maintaining displays and inventory across assigned accounts. Prior sales experience is preferred; a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• 1+ years of general work experience required.
• 1+ years of relevant sales experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Must be able to repetitively lift up to 40 pounds and maneuver supplies.

Responsibilities

• Educate and excite customers about our leading beverage portfolio.
• Sell incremental displays, equipment placements and promotional programs where applicable.
• Maintain inventory levels, assets, signage and displays.
• Ensure each account meets merchandising standards and transmit replenishment orders.
• Communicate account activities to business partners.

Skills

Customer relationship building

Sales experience

Attention to detail

Planning and organization

Physically fit

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

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Date: Oct 13, 2026

Location:

Waterford, CT, US, 06385

Compensation: $28/hour
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 6AM - Work is complete
Basic Requirements: At least 18yrs old, valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle & clean driving record within company policies

Build a career where your work matters to the business, the customer, and the communities we serve.

Be part of Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, a locally rooted, people-first organization where meaningful work, long-term growth, and community impact come together.

Why Coke Northeast?

• You'll join a company that serves local communities across the Northeast and invests in the people behind the work.
• You'll be part of a culture that values development, collaboration, and fresh perspectives at every level.
• You'll build a career with the scale, stability, and opportunity of a trusted, iconic brand.

Job Description

The Sales Merchandiser position is a hybrid role which operates within our Large Store segment of business and which functions as both the Account Manager and Merchandiser for a select number of large store accounts. The Sales Merchandiser serves as the primary contact between Coke Northeast management and store management. In this role, the Sales Merchandiser is responsible for building customer relationships while increasing business by selling and ordering products for a defined customer base. Additionally, the Sales Merchandiser is responsible for regularly stocking product on shelves and in coolers while ensuring that appropriate rotation standards are maintained.

• Educate and excite customers about our leading portfolio of beverages
• Sell incremental displays, equipment placements and promotional programs where applicable
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels, company assets, promotional ad signage (point of sale) and displays
• Ensure each account meets defined merchandising standards, determine stores' product needs and transmit appropriate replenishment orders
• Communicate and collaborate account activities to appropriate business partners
• Regular lifting of up to 40 pounds, bending, reaching, kneeling and merchandising

Job Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Associates degree or higher preferred
• 1+ years of general work experience required
• 1+ years of relevant sales experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Must have the ability to repetitively lift, pull and push up to 40 pounds, reach above head height, stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach
• Must have the ability to push and pull manual and powered material handling equipment (i.e., pallet jack, hand-truck etc.) containing product loads for a minimum of 100 yards without assistance
• Valid driver's license, driving record within policy guidelines, and insurance that meets company requirements.

Benefits & Perks
Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, scholarship opportunities, and more.

*Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, employment type, and union governance.

Background Verification
Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background verification. Depending on the role, this process may include a criminal background check, drug screening, and/or review of driving records in accordance with company guidelines and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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