Merchandising Manager

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• Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 (Dependent on Experience)
• Schedule:
  
  Tuesday - Saturday, 6:30am.
  
  - 3:30pm.
• Basic Requirements:
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Must sit out of Burlington, VT Sales Center. Possible travel will be to Burlington, Rutland, and Malone, NY.

Why Join Coke Northeast?

Culture - At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we deliver more than your favorite beverages. We deliver on a promise – to live our values by investing in our people, focusing on our customers, and championing the communities we are fortunate to serve.

Career Development - At Coke Northeast, the career growth is truly endless. We continue to expand our territories through the Northeast bringing new opportunities to our employees to move up within our organization. Most of our Senior Leadership began as summer help!

Diversity - Our Sales Centers and Production Centers throughout the Northeast are filled with an array of personalities, cultures, and backgrounds. Our focus is to build a team that can bring refreshing new ideas and insights to the table and that begins with our diverse workforce.

The Merchandising District Manager is tasked with leading the sales efforts for large store segments within a specific region. Their duties include managing and guiding a team of Merchandisers to ensure all sales programs are effectively implemented. They oversee the hiring, training, and professional development of their team, aiming to achieve revenue growth and meet sales targets through efficient execution and strong customer relationships.

Reporting to the Large Store Sales Manager, the Merchandising District Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of sales initiatives.

• Lead the Sales Center execution of Merchandising plans, ensure growth, profitability and an enhanced customer experience with Coca-Cola.
• Review the Large Store tracker weekly to ensure maximum execution
• Ownership of routine merchandiser meetings, RED and LOS meetings to identify opportunities, gaps, and results
• Regularly collaborate with Sales Manager, District Managers and General Manager to remain informed of all promotional activity
• Achieve and maintain Look of Success standards in all accounts, communicate expectations and ensure understanding within sales organization through effective communication
• Route Rides with Team in Market
• Manage OPEX results including Merchandising Labor and BD&L
• Foster Safety Leadership
• Address customer inquiries, concerns, and issues in a timely and professional manner to ensure customer retention and loyalty
• Coach and lead a team of merchandisers while ensuring a culture of learning and development
• Effectively manage change and transition including implications to systems, people, process and future success.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred
• Prior experience as an, Supervisor, Account Manager or Sales Merchandiser is preferred
• Proven leadership ability and personnel management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Ability to analyze Merchandising hours by customer and develop the best routes
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and across teams where necessary, to develop relationships throughout the company and to work collaboratively
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization, to clearly articulate relevant ideas, opinions and information
• Valid driver’s license, driving record within policy guidelines, and insurance that meets or exceeds company requirements

401K with Company Match, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Employee Referral Bonuses, Fitness Reimbursements, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Scholarship Opportunities, and so much more!

* Benefits may vary by position, location, and union governance*

About Coke Northeast:

At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we start with great people and great brands, in that order. We unite around a winning workplace culture that respects all people, promotes…