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Coca-Cola Bottling UNITED is seeking a highly skilled Relief Merchandiser to join our team. As a Relief Merchandiser, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, building displays, and replenishing inventory in large stores.

• Relieve Merchandiser routes to ensure seamless service delivery
• Train and develop Merchandisers to enhance their skills and knowledge
• Present effective merchandising training methods to ensure consistency across all stores
• Sell and execute merchandising strategies at the store level to drive business growth
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment and Company/customer assets
• Rotate and replenish products in customer outlets, including displays, racks, and all Coca-Cola and brand partner equipment
• Maintain product integrity in every account, ensuring neat and organized backstock, clean coolers and racks, and adherence to Company standards
• Collect and dispose of breakage or out-of-date products, including empty shells and pallets
• Provide feedback and recommendations to leadership on competitive threats and business opportunities
• Work in partnership with Sales Supervisors and Delivery Drivers to execute the picture of success
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all customers, providing superior customer service
• Collaborate with functional team members to achieve business objectives
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Valid driver's license required, with a commitment to maintaining compliance with UNITED fleet policy
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat and professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain the safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company-provided resources and technology
• Reliable vehicle required
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 3 to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Frequent bending, kneeling, exposure to weather, and noise
• Ability to work a flexible or rotating schedule
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to respond and resolve customer issues
• Ability to self-motivate and perform job duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to problem-solve
• Previous merchandising experience preferred