Merchandiser

Merchandiser Position At Coca-Cola Beverages NortheastThe 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 & ResponsibilitiesExecute 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 RequirementsHigh 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 drivers license, driving record within policy guidelines, and insurance that meets or exceeds company requirements.Benefits & Perks401K with Company Match, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Employee Referral Bonuses, Fitness Reimbursements, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Scholarship Opportunities, and so much more Benefits may vary by position, location, and union governance.About Coke NortheastAt Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we start with great people and great brands, in that order. We unite around a winning workplace culture that respects all people, promotes inclusion, and inspires achievement. From the leadership team to all 3,400 of our associates in our 29 locations, we strive every day to bring our mission, vision, and values to life in the Northeast.Background VerificationCoke Northeast requires all applicants to undergo a criminal background verification process prior to commencing employment with the Company. Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check.