Sales Merchandiser (Full Time)

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. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal.

Eligible full‑time Coke Florida Associates can participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes:

Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays*

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Coke Florida is looking for a Sales Merchandiser (SM) based out of our Fort Myers location. Sales Merchandisers are responsible for stocking, replenishing, merchandising, and providing excellent customer service while ordering products at all designated accounts. This is a full‑time position predominately working day shift and your schedule will include weekends. As a Sales Merchandiser you will be the primary Coke Florida associate in customer accounts to continuously stock and order Coke Florida products to replenish per consumer needs.

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 and cold equipment, ensuring no out‑of‑stock product and minimizing trade break, damage, and loss.

Place timely, accurate orders per ad calendar to maintain inventory levels, adjusting 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 appropriate follow‑up.

Maintain professional, team relationships with co‑workers, customers, and shoppers.

Maintain appropriate inventory levels, company assets and point of sale, ensuring account meets company merchandising standards. 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 backroom 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.

Work overtime as assigned.

Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Work shifts and work schedules as assigned.

Must provide and maintain a personal vehicle for use during employee working hours.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coke Florida guidelines to determine eligibility for the Sales Merchandiser position.

1+ year previous sales/merchandising experience preferred.

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.

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, reaching at the waist, reaching 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 stand a minimum of 8 hours during the workday up to 10 hours.

Ability to walk a minimum of 4 hours during the workday.

Ability to use an audio headset to listen to directions in English.

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.

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