Sales Merchandiser Specialist
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, New Bern, NC, United States
Job Details
Requisition ID: 252479
Locations: New Bern; Kinston
Pay Range: $50,000 - $51,000/year, depending on experience + Mileage Reimbursement
Schedule: 5am - 5:30am start time until completion of the route. Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday as well as during the week. 5 day work week.
Job Overview
We offer a flexible career that allows learning the industry through vacation and open territory coverage throughout our footprint. This role works hand‑in‑hand with local leaders to cover vacations and open territories, providing valuable industry knowledge that prepares for the next step in your career.
Mileage Reimbursement is provided for travel from store to store. This route services customers in the New Bern/Kinston, NC areas. The Sales Merchandiser Specialist/Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist is critical support to the POD Model in the One Tier Sales Strategy in a flexible, 24/7 operation. The role provides vacation coverage to the Bulk Account Merchandiser and Merchandiser, may be the first call point for late PM/early AM weekends ensuring proper route coverage, and acts as liaison between customer, merchandiser, and driver for order refusals and inventory overload.
Key responsibilities include executing weekend operational plans, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, and ensuring route coverage and compliance with commercial plans.
Duties & Responsibilities
Fill, merchandise, and rotate products on display and shelf according to procedures and special programs.
Manage, sell, and execute in assigned customers on daily, pre‑set routes, generating sales orders based on assigned delivery frequency.
Execute applicable promotions and new products based on target lists, monthly LOS initiatives, marketing promotions, and commercial plans.
Organize and maintain back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor.
Create and distribute point‑of‑sale materials on display and shelves where permitted.
Foster business relationship with store personnel through routine follow‑up, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activity discussion.
Identify and communicate any competitive issues or market activities that could impact the business (pricing, new packaging, business strategy changes).
May act as first call point for late PM/early AM weekends, ensuring proper route coverage and acting as liaison between the customer, merchandiser, and driver for order refusals and inventory overload.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication skills.
Problem‑solving abilities.
Excellent customer service skills.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge acquired through 0‑1 years of work experience.
Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Work Environment
The 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.
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Requisition ID: 252479
Locations: New Bern; Kinston
Pay Range: $50,000 - $51,000/year, depending on experience + Mileage Reimbursement
Schedule: 5am - 5:30am start time until completion of the route. Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday as well as during the week. 5 day work week.
Job Overview
We offer a flexible career that allows learning the industry through vacation and open territory coverage throughout our footprint. This role works hand‑in‑hand with local leaders to cover vacations and open territories, providing valuable industry knowledge that prepares for the next step in your career.
Mileage Reimbursement is provided for travel from store to store. This route services customers in the New Bern/Kinston, NC areas. The Sales Merchandiser Specialist/Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist is critical support to the POD Model in the One Tier Sales Strategy in a flexible, 24/7 operation. The role provides vacation coverage to the Bulk Account Merchandiser and Merchandiser, may be the first call point for late PM/early AM weekends ensuring proper route coverage, and acts as liaison between customer, merchandiser, and driver for order refusals and inventory overload.
Key responsibilities include executing weekend operational plans, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, and ensuring route coverage and compliance with commercial plans.
Duties & Responsibilities
Fill, merchandise, and rotate products on display and shelf according to procedures and special programs.
Manage, sell, and execute in assigned customers on daily, pre‑set routes, generating sales orders based on assigned delivery frequency.
Execute applicable promotions and new products based on target lists, monthly LOS initiatives, marketing promotions, and commercial plans.
Organize and maintain back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor.
Create and distribute point‑of‑sale materials on display and shelves where permitted.
Foster business relationship with store personnel through routine follow‑up, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activity discussion.
Identify and communicate any competitive issues or market activities that could impact the business (pricing, new packaging, business strategy changes).
May act as first call point for late PM/early AM weekends, ensuring proper route coverage and acting as liaison between the customer, merchandiser, and driver for order refusals and inventory overload.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication skills.
Problem‑solving abilities.
Excellent customer service skills.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge acquired through 0‑1 years of work experience.
Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Work Environment
The 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.
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