Sales Merchandiser Specialist

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable industry insights while executing commercial plans and managing inventory on daily routes. You will work closely with local leaders and provide essential support during peak times, ensuring seamless operations. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits, including paid training and health insurance. If you're looking for a flexible career with growth opportunities, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Training

Paid Time Off plus paid holidays

401(k) with Company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Group Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of work experience is required.
• Valid Driver's License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Execute commercial plans on daily routes and manage inventory levels.
• Provide vacation coverage and support day-to-day operations.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Problem-solving Abilities

Excellent Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition ID:221917

Posting Locations: Hickory

Pay Rate: $166.83/day

Rate Frequency:Daily

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Full Time Teammates are also eligible for:

• Paid Training


• Paid Time Off plus paid holidays


• 401(k) with Company matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)


• Group Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability


• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

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Job Overview

Schedule: 6am-til completion of route, Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday based on the needs of the business.

Are you looking for a flexible career? Learn our industry through vacation and open territory coverage throughout our footprint. This role will work hand in hand with our local leaders to cover vacations and open territories. Gain valuable industry knowledge that prepares you for the next step in your career.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Execute commercial plans to your customers on daily, pre-set routes.


• Utilize your communications skills (Listening, Speaking and Writing)


• Unlock your competitive nature daily.


• Stock, merchandise, and rotate all beverage sections and displays in your stores.


• Responsible for all ordering aspects of the position. Maintain proper inventory levels, minimize shrink and organize back rooms where inventory is stored.


• Responsible for building all displays sold locally or through other agreements.


• Provide vacation coverage to our Sales Merchandisers and Merchandisers


• Provide support to our day-to-day operations during key holidays or when territories are open.

The Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist is critical support to the POD Model in the One Tier Sales Strategy in a flexible, 24/7 operation. The need for this role is heightened by the Future of Operations move of Dollar General and some independent groceries from Small Store to the Large Store channel. The Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist will provide vacation coverage to the Bulk Account Merchandiser and Merchandiser, may be the first call point for late PM/early AM weekends ensuring proper route coverage, and acting as liaison between the customer, merchandiser and driver for order refusals, and inventory overload. The BAM Specialist may execute weekend operational plans with minimal and additional influence on changes to the strategy. The BAM Specialist will keep the DSM apprised as appropriate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandise, and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs. Provides vacation coverage to the Bulk Account Merchandiser and POD Merchandiser.


• Manages, sells, and executes in an assigned group of customers on daily, pre-set routes and generates sales orders based on the assigned delivery frequency for each customer to ensure the day-to-day success of the operation and directly contribute to the financial performance of the company in terms of revenue, volume, and gross profit.


• Executes applicable promotions and new products based on target lists, monthly Look of Success (LOS) initiatives, marketing promotions, Point-Of-Sale, and commercial plans to ensure excellence in RED (Right Execution Daily) scores for assigned customers.


• 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.


• Creates and distributes point-of-sale materials on display and shelves where permitted. Rotates product. Fills and merchandises Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; checks vendor to ensure proper operation.


• Fosters business relationship with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussion.


• Identifies and communicates any competitive issues or market activities that could impact the business (i.e., pricing, new packaging, change in business strategy, etc.) and executes all job duties in a safe working manner.


• May be the first call point for late PM/early AM weekends ensuring proper route coverage, and acting as liaison between the customer, merchandiser and driver for order refusals, and inventory overload.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent Communication Skills


• Problem-solving Abilities


• Excellent Customer Service Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED


• Knowledge acquired through 0-1 years of work experience


• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

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.