Merchandiser - Part Time

Merchandiser - Part TimeCedar Rapids Branch - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404OverviewPosition Type Part TimeDescriptionOverview/Function: The Merchandiser plays a key role in the sales process of Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company products. They visit customer locations setting out product, rotating new product, and install and maintain point-of-sale displays.Major Responsibilities:Follow Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling's merchandising standards and sales campaign diagrams.Set out and rotate products to make visually appealing to consumers and to positively reflect the company and iconic Coca-Cola brand image.Act as corporate liaison for sales team and ensure professional contact with customers, while maintaining a clean and neat appearance at all times.Follow proper rotation procedure for all product areas (i.e. shelving, coolers, displays and back-stock).Install and maintain point of sale items such as: discount coupons, channel price tags, display headers, pole signs, static clings, etc.Assist Account Manager with price-management issues.Communicate timely to the sales/account manager and/or supervisor any account issues or potential opportunities.Maintain a clean and orderly work area while ensuring a safe environment for themselves, customers, and consumers. Keep back stock area organized, clean, and condensed per company and customer standards.Regularly perform minor as-needed maintenance on displays, and report escalated repairs to Merchandising Supervisor.Other duties as required.QualificationsExperience & Qualifications:High school diploma/GEDAbility to follow directionsExcellent verbal communication skillsExcellent team-playerCustomer-focused with the ability to positively and effectively interact with customers is essentialAbility to make frequent visits to multiple customer sites each dayValid driver's license and dependable transportation, and meet company insurance eligibility requirementsGood problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and effectively solve on-site problems, while under potentially stressful situationsFlexible with the ability to adapt to varying situationsRegular, consistent attendance is an essential job function.Additional:The role will travel to various customer sites, as a result each environment will vary.Extensive regional day travel is required with this role.This position is very active and requires constant standing, walking, pushing, and pulling. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and spend their time both on the customer floor and in their back room(s). As a result, they should expect a fast-paced production environment and will frequently lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds. (Moving equipment and tools will be provided to reduce strains and injury.)The role is expected to be able to: Lift 40 pounds up to shoulder height occasionally.Lift up to 20 pounds above the head occasionally.Push carts using 100 pounds of force occasionally.Carry up to 40 pounds occasionally.The role will have occasional to frequent twisting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, sitting, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing will be required.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.The role is considered a safety sensitive position.Work hours TBD. (It will be a static, five-day work week.) Additional or alternative days/times may be occasionally needed, depending on customer and/or promotional campaign.Candidates are required to have a valid email address to apply. If you do not have an email account, you can create one for free at No posting can contain a fully comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required in this role. Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a dynamic, ever-changing environment requiring flexibility and a willing, team-based attitude. Some duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.To ensure the safety of our employees, our customers, and our products, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a drug-free workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment/post-offer drug and random drug testing.More About Us!Our company culture thrives on the hard work and dedication of our employees, who are the key to our success. As a family-owned business, we prioritize a work environment of belonging and family. This is evident in our culture, benefits and work practices.We foster an inclusive and transparent environment relying on open communication and trust, and believe collaboration is essential for achieving success. The best ideas are born from great partnerships, which is why we encourage all team members to think innovatively towards delivering exceptional service to our customers.In addition to our tremendous culture, we offer competitive pay and industry-leading benefits:Flexible and non-traditional scheduling such as evenings, part-time, and 4-day week opportunities for certain rolesIndustry-leading safety culturemyCareer development, training, and tuition assistanceWellness focus with discounted gym memberships and mental health benefits including free counseling sessionsRecognition program & milestone celebrationsCoca Cola perks, discounts, and swagPaid parental leavePaid Time Off (PTO)Health, Dental, and Vision insurance401K with company match and profit sharingApproachable and collaborative leadershipRegular performance feedback and employee survey opportunitiesEOE