Sales Merchandiser

Sales MerchandiserColumbia, SC, US, 29229Requisition ID: 224539Locations: Columbia, Two Notch RoadPay Range: $42,313 - $44,094/year, base + commissionRate Frequency: DailySchedule: 5 consecutive days a week including weekends; shift: 5am - 6am start time until completion of the route. Weekend days off will either be Friday/Saturday or Sunday/Monday.Uncap Your Potential at America's Largest Coca-Cola Bottler Pour Your Passion into PurposeWe're more than beverageswe're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success.Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your careerCompetitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase planPurpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serveProfessional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorshipJoin us - your refreshing new chapter starts hereJob OverviewAre you eager to build partnerships with our retailers? This role allows you to manage your own accounts by focusing on selling products and promotions while showcasing your merchandising skills. Be the retailers Coca-Cola subject matter expert by being responsible for all selling, merchandising and inventory needs.This route covers our customers along Two Notch Road in north eastern Columbia.The Bulk Account Merchandiser (BAM) is responsible for selling, ordering and presenting products. The BAM role is responsible for selling new products and promotions, collaborating with customers to generate accurate product orders, ensuring commercial plans are executed across their account base, and merchandising products and packages using safe handling techniques and following all quality guidelines.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.Responsible for communication and providing direction to merchandisers and specialists that support your territory on your days off.Duties & ResponsibilitiesManages, 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 profitExecutes 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 customersFills, merchandises, and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programsOrganizes 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 branchCreates and distributes point-of-sale materials on display and shelve where permitted. Rotates product. Fills and merchandises Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; checks vendor to ensure proper operationFosters business relationship with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussionsIdentifies 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 mannerKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesMust have effective communication skills which include listening, speaking, and writingPrior customer service experience preferred in a retail settingWillingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively)Critical thinking skillsSecondary education beyond high school preferredHigh initiative and willingness to learnCareer-mindedness and a highly competitive natureMinimum QualificationsValid instate driver's licenseExcellent driving historyProof 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 employmentHigh School Education / GEDWork EnvironmentThe work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlledEqual 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.Nearest Major Market: ColumbiaNearest Secondary Market: South Carolina