Small Store Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

401(k) matching

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is seeking a Merchandiser to present products and manage shelves at various retail locations. You will follow planograms, move products between sales floors and cold vaults, and create displays that attract customers.

The role involves coordinating with store personnel, maintaining inventory, and supporting promotional programs while working in a fast-paced retail environment. High school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, listening, speaking, and writing.
• Prior customer service experience preferred in retail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to satisfy diverse customer needs.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively).
• Able to work reliably with little supervision.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products in cold vaults and on the shelf according to procedures.
• Fills and merchandises coolers and displays on sales floor.
• Maintains back room cooler and organizes products by package and flavor.
• Builds relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests and programs.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Independent work

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Merchandiser

Job Overview

The Merchandiser is responsible for presenting products in a way that will attract the attention of consumers at our customer retail locations. This position services and maintains multiple Convenience Retail, Drug and Value accounts by merchandising approved products and packages using safe handling techniques and following all quality guidelines. Ability to follow plan sets, planograms and communicate to store management and cross‑functional personnel.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career.
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan.
• Purpose‑Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve.
• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products in cold vaults and on the shelf according to procedures and special programs. Physically moves product from sales floor to cold vault and displays. Creates and distributes point of sale materials on display and shelve where permitted. Rotates product.
• Fills and merchandises coolers within outlet as well as any displays on sales floor.
• Organizes and maintains back room cooler by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty shells, damaged and out of date product for driver pick up, and disposing of any cardboard and plastic.
• Fosters business relationship with store personnel through routine follow‑up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities and upcoming activities discussions.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Effective communication skills including listening, speaking, and writing.
• Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively to satisfy needs of a variety of customers with differing demands and expectations.
• Willingness to work in fast‑paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively).
• Able to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision.
• Critical thinking skills.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid instate driver's license.
• Excellent driving history.
• Proof of insurance policy to verify current coverage of liability and property damage at no less than 50,000 per person/100,000 accident insurance per occurrence/50,000 property damage and 500 or less deductible effective from first day of employment.

Work Environment

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.