Seasonal Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Merchandiser at Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast plays a crucial role in ensuring the availability, visibility, and promotion of Coca-Cola beverages in retail stores within the territory. The position involves stocking shelves, building displays, and maintaining product levels across racks, shelves, and coolers.

Responsibilities include executing merchandising plans, replenishing stock, setting up promotional displays, and collaborating with store staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience in grocery, retail, consumer goods, warehousing or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Experience working with manual or powered pallet jacks preferred.
• Must be able to repetitively lift, push and pull up to 40-55 pounds, reach above head height, squat, kneel, bend and reach.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must have valid driver’s license and appropriate driving record.

Responsibilities

• Execute merchandising plans to ensure optimal product placement, display, and availability in retail stores.
• Maintain product on store racks, shelves, displays, and in coolers by identifying replenishment needs.
• Transport product between backroom and display floor with manual equipment.
• Implement promotional activities and set up displays and signage to attract customer attention and drive sales.
• Maintain accurate product counts by managing backrooms and backstock.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand-truck

Job description

Pay: $23.41/hour + mileage reimbursement

Schedule: Full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. Schedule is based on business needs and may include weekends.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license
• Personal vehicle available for business use
• Ability to travel throughout Southern Massachusetts and Central Connecticut

Be part of the team that keeps our operations and our communities moving every day.

Contribute to meaningful work in a fast-paced environment while building experience through teamwork, accountability, and follow-through.

Why Coke Northeast?

• You’ll support day-to-day operations that keep our business and communities moving.
• You’ll be part of strong teams and leaders who value reliability, effort, and collaboration.
• You’ll gain experience, skills, and perspective that can carry forward.

Job Description

The Merchandiser plays a crucial role in ensuring the availability, visibility, and promotion of Coca-Cola beverages in retail stores across Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast’s territory. This role offers the opportunity to represent one of the world's most recognized brands and contribute to the success of our business. The Merchandiser is responsible for ensuring that beverage sections, displays, coolers and all points of availability are stocked and maintained with proper product levels.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute merchandising plans to ensure optimal product placement, display, and availability in retail stores. This includes stocking shelves, rotating products, building displays, and ensuring product freshness.
• Maintain product on store racks, shelves, displays, and in coolers by identifying replenishment needs.
• Transport product between backroom and display floor with manual equipment
• Implement promotional activities and marketing campaigns in accordance with company guidelines. Set up promotional displays and signage to attract customer attention and drive sales.
• Secure damaged or defective product while maintaining a clean product space.
• Ensure accurate product counts by properly managing backrooms and organizing backstock.
• Operate manual and powered handling equipment (i.e., pallet jack, hand-truck etc.)
• Maintain areas of responsibility in designated accounts by communicating status and concerns to store and company personnel.
• Follow company and store policies regarding backroom, display floor, replenishment, equipment, and safety.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with store managers and staff to drive collaboration and maximize merchandising opportunities. Provide excellent customer service to address any inquiries or concerns.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience working in grocery, retail, consumer goods, warehousing or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Experience working with manual or powered pallet jacks preferred.
• Must have the ability to repetitively lift, push and pull up to 40-55 pounds, reach above head height, squat, kneel, bend and reach.
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• 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 or exceeds company requirements.

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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