Sales Merchandiser - Sarasota

Who We Are Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR. In 2026, for the 5th year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. What We Offer Eligible full‑time Coke Florida Associates can participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes: Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans 401K program with healthy company match Supplemental Life Insurance Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays* Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Competitive compensation Job Overview Coke Florida is looking for a Sales Merchandiser (SM) based out of our Sarasota location, covering the Sarasota/Palmetto area. The position requires working from 5:00 AM until completion, five days a week, with weekends required. What You Will Do Sales Merchandisers are responsible for stocking, replenishing, merchandising, and providing excellent customer service while ordering products at all designated accounts. This full‑time role is predominately day shift with weekend work. The primary associate will continuously stock and order Coke Florida products to meet consumer needs. Roles and Responsibilities Build and maintain product displays and equipment placements in compliance with company standards. Maintain appropriate product inventory levels in beverage sections and throughout accounts, including shelf allocation, cold equipment, and ensuring no out‑of‑stock product while minimizing trade breakage, damage, and loss. Place timely, accurate orders per ad calendar to maintain inventory levels and adjust orders based on influencing factors. Manage back‑stock inventory levels and trade breakage in assigned accounts. Meet customer service expectations through daily communication, problem resolution, and follow‑up. Maintain professional, team relationships with co‑workers, customers, and shoppers. Maintain appropriate inventory levels, company assets, and point‑of‑sale equipment, ensuring accounts meet company merchandising standards; properly face and spin product per applicable standards. Determine stores’ product needs, place and transmit appropriate orders. Conduct store surveys. Communicate account activities, including equipment service needs, to appropriate parties. Maintain merchandising standards & efficiencies while rotating products each time in designated accounts. Organize back‑room inventory in an ordered manner. Maintain cleanliness of equipment, sales floor, and shelves. Transport, replace, and maintain point‑of‑sale advertising as appropriate for accounts. Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Work overtime as assigned. General Requirements High School diploma or GED required. Must provide and maintain a personal vehicle for use during employee working hours. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be eligible to work in the United States. Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack or lift product; certification required. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must have and maintain current vehicle liability insurance as specified by the company. Must have a driving record with no major moving violations in the last three (3) years. *Major moving violations include, but are not limited to, leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence, and reckless driving. Minor moving violations include, but are not limited to, speeding, driving too close, failure to stop, and improper lane changes. Driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coke Florida guidelines to determine eligibility for the Sales Merchandiser position. Additional Qualifications Associate Degree or 1–2 years of college; a bachelor’s degree preferred. 1+ year previous sales/merchandising experience preferred. Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills. Excellent planning and organization skills. Ability to use and understand mobile applications. Proficient in computer application skills. 1+ year working under minimal or no supervision preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to repetitively lift, carry and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance frequently. Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling, squatting, reaching about the head, at the waist, below the knees, and bending at the knees frequently. Ability to repetitively push and pull manual transport equipment (e.g., pallet jack or hand truck) containing product loads up to a minimum of 100 yards without assistance frequently. Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand‑eye coordination. Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods of time to complete job activities. Ability to read information in small, medium and large print. Ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours during the workday, up to 10 hours. Ability to walk for a minimum of 4 hours during the workday. Frequently work in a hot/humid indoor environment. Ability to use an audio headset to listen to directions in English. Legal and Employment This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed. Employment with Coke Florida is at‑will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Coca‑Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Coca-Cola Beverages Florida