Sales Merchandiser

Overview Requisition ID: 254075 | Locations: Louisville | Pay Range: $54,000/year Join an industry-leading Coca-Cola bottler team. The Bulk Account Merchandiser (BAM) is responsible for selling, ordering and presenting products, introducing 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. Responsibilities Manages, 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 day-to-day operational success and contribute to revenue, volume and gross profit. Executes 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 customers. Fills, merchandises, and rotates products on display and on the shelf according to procedures and special programs. Organizes and maintains back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, and manages the return of empty pallets, shells, damaged, and out-of-date product to the branch. Creates and distributes point-of-sale materials on display and shelf where permitted. Rotates product. Maintains Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; verifies proper operation with vendors. Fosters business relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities. Identifies and communicates any competitive issues or market activities that could impact the business (e.g., pricing, new packaging, changes in strategy) and performs duties in a safe working manner. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Effective communication skills including listening, speaking, and writing. Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting. Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively). Critical thinking skills. Secondary education beyond high school preferred. High initiative and willingness to learn. Career-mindedness and a highly competitive nature. Minimum Qualifications Valid in-state driver’s license. Excellent driving history. Proof of insurance policy to verify current coverage of liability and property damage (minimums: 50,000 per person/100,000 per accident; 50,000 property damage; $500 or less deductible) effective from first day of employment. High School Education / GED. Preferred Qualifications N/A Work Environment The work environment may vary and include 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr