Merchandising Manager - Finger Lakes Region (Rochester/Elmira)

Pay rate : $65,000 a year + travel reimbursement and bonus opportunity

Schedule : Friday - Monday starting at 5 : 30 - 6 AM

Basic requirements : Daily access to reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of insurance

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.

Job Description

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Job Requirements

• 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

Benefits & Perks :

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 inclusion, and inspires achievement.

From the leadership team to all 3,400 of our associates in our 29 locations, we strive every day to bring our mission, vision, and values to life in the Northeast.

Still interested in learning more about our company and culture? Take a few minutes to watch the videos below :

Day in the Life of Coca-Cola Employees :

• Order Builders (Warehouse)
• Truck Driver (Distribution)
• Merchandisers
• Fleet & Cooler Technicians
• Machine Operator & Quality Assurance

Coke Northeast Employees on Career Growth :

• Paul (Human Resources)
• Rodney (District Sales Manager)
• Susannah (Sr. Director of Public Affairs and Comm)

BACKGROUND VERIFICATION :

Coke Northeast requires all applicants to undergo a criminal background verification process prior to commencing employment with the Company.

Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check. Depending on position, drug screen results and / or driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coke Northeast’s guidelines to determine eligibility for the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT :

Coke Northeast 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.