Merchandiser Trainee

About the role

The Merchandiser - Large Store Trainee position at Coca-Cola United in Birmingham, AL offers a fast-paced environment with competitive compensation and benefits. The role involves building displays, replenishing inventory, and maintaining product integrity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper care of equipment and company/customer assets daily
• Rotate and replenish products in customer outlets, including displays, racks, and Coca-Cola and brand partner equipment
• Maintain product integrity in every account; neatly stack, condense, and rotate backstock, clean coolers and racks to company standards
• Organize and collect any breakage or out-of-date product, including empty shells and pallets
• Provide feedback and recommendations to leadership on competitive threats and business opportunities
• Work in partnership with the Sales Supervisor and Delivery Driver to execute the picture of success
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all customers, providing superior customer service
• Ability to work with all functional team members

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Valid driver's license required and obligation to maintain compliance with Coca-Cola United fleet policy
• Reliable vehicle required
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with Coca-Cola United safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of company assets
• Ability to utilize all company provided resources and technology
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 3 to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work a flexible or rotating schedule
• Ability to respond and resolve to any customer issues
• Ability to self-motivate and ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to problem solve
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management
• Previous Merchandising experience preferred

Physical Requirements

Requirement Frequency Sit L Stand C Walk C Bend F Kneel/Squat F Climb Stairs L Crawling O Overhead Reach O Typing F Vehicle Operation F PPE/Special Clothing C Grasp F Push/Pull F Fine Manipulation O Lift up to 50 lbs F Carry up to 50 lbs F Pushing up to 50 lbs F Pulling up to 50 lbs F Exposure to Water L Exposure to Chemicals O Exposure to Weather F Exposure to Noise F

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The Work Schedule is 5 days/week, 5:30am-finished. Must be able to work weekends.