Market Readiness Coordinator

Overview

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 123 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands. The primary duty of the MRC is to provide a focus on account sets in customer’s stores in accordance with the Buffalo Rock Merchandising Standards.

Job Type: Regular |
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt |
Work Schedule: May require additional hours not scheduled; must be flexible |
Other Information: 50% Daily Rate + 50% Commission. May be required to travel for company events, training, meetings, etc.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position. Position is required to work all hours necessary to ensure operations function is fulfilled, including nights, weekends, holidays. May be required to be on-call.
• Communicate all transshipping activity in accordance with Company Policy and Procedures.
• Take ownership of Buffalo Rock Purpose and Core Values to ensure the group's success.
• Communicate with the ADC/RSM/ ROM all new account opportunities.
• Notify ADC/RSM/ROM of any change to an existing account, including ownership or closure etc.
• Properly complete all required paperwork to Company Policy and timeline.
• Ensure that all marketing programs with assigned /selected accounts are implemented and maintained, and report and remedy any non-compliance to BRC standards.
• Support the attainment of Strategic Execution Objectives.
• Maintain required BRC standards & goals per account.
• Execute and achieve all account program key objectives.
• Develop and maintain positive professional customer relationships.
• Must cover (work) open positions created due to employee vacations, personal days, turnover, and change of job position or route when needed.
• Assist with running Hot Shots, building displays, and making bulk deliveries when needed.
• Must properly complete all required paperwork to Company policy and timeline.
• Direct and assist with resets and new store openings
• Coordinate equipment needs, equipment placements and point-of-purchase needs with General Sales Manager.
• Participate and contribute to the franchise’s “Strategic Planning” process.
• Must include all current and future products in resets, including all brands and packages distributed by the Buffalo Rock Company following BRC standards.
• Must continuously seek authorization and full distribution for all current and future products distributed by the Buffalo Rock Company.
• Adhere to customer policies for vendors or suppliers, which may include but are not limited to business conduct policies, business ethics policies, legal policies, and delivery and merchandising policies.
• Ensure all assigned employee-partners report to work daily and on time in accordance with department guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and no-harassment laws and policies.
• Required to work any special events or other events associated with the Buffalo Rock Company or the franchise.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.
• Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and/or facilitated training.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damages, theft, or other liabilities.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee-partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embody Buffalo Rock’s Purpose of “Building brands through legendary service and…