Merchandising Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated Merchandising Specialist to join our team at Ozarks Coca Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. As a Merchandising Specialist, you will be responsible for merchandising assigned beverage locations at retail outlets that sell our products.

• Build and maintain product displays in compliance with Company standards.
• Follow specific company guidelines regarding pricing structures related to specific customer accounts.
• Maintain appropriate product levels in beverage sections and throughout assigned accounts.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and courteous businesslike conduct at all times.
• Wear Company provided uniforms while on duty, or appropriate dress as instructed by supervisor.
• Duties include utilization of personal vehicle to travel between stores on assigned route, with mileage reimbursement.
• Meet customer service expectations through daily communication, problem resolution and appropriate follow up.
• Maintain professional team relationship with co-workers and customers.
• Train new and existing Pull-Up employees.
• Maintain merchandising standards while rotating products in designated accounts.
• Transport, replace and maintain point of sale advertising and coupons as appropriate for assigned accounts.
• Market condition reporting on store stock, merchandising and back room conditions.
• Remove improper packaging, defaced or dirty containers/cartons. Credit damaged product and return to plant/facility.
• Face all products for customer appeal.
• Stack and un-stack cases of soft drinks weighing between 5 to 40 pounds continuously.
• Move heavy pallets with hand jacks.
• Utilize forklift or electric pallet jacks when possible.
• Complete all store paperwork at each stop, to include check in and out with management.
• Work assigned stores in order of instruction.
• Report low stock conditions to management.
• Report any unsafe conditions to management.
• Must work an average of 40 hours per week, over 52 weeks.
• Merchandiser position may only be filled from Pull-Up work group (based on qualifications).
• Other duties may be assigned or requested.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required. One (1) year general work experience required working with minimal supervision. Twelve-month prior Pull-Up experience required with Company, with satisfactory twelve-month performance appraisal.
• Language Skills: Ability to read. Ability to respond to common inquires.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions supplied both written and verbal. Close attention to detail required to verify product stock numbers and date codes.