Account Specialist SAINT LOUIS (Primary), SAINT CHARLES

PAY $21 / HR

HOURS M-F 7am - 5pm

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC ( Heartland Coca-Cola ) produces, sells, and distributes the highest quality and best tasting Coca-Cola beverages across Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois.

Our success is rooted in the guiding principles of putting PEOPLE first, serving our local COMMUNITY, and providing great brands to our CUSTOMERS and consumers.

We work and win together as a team by promoting a culture that values how our people think, feel, and act.

Job Summary

Account Specialists are responsible for taking face-to-face orders at accounts within an assigned geography. The Account Specialist develops strong relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service and timely communication.

Responsible for servicing the outlet to include merchandising and rotating our product, along with building displays and maintaining point-of-sale.

Job Responsibilities

Visit assigned accounts to create and transmit product orders. Manage and record product inventory and ensure proper rotation of replacement stock.

Work with store personnel to ensure order accuracy.

• Utilize the company-provided look of success to execute customer approved programs in assigned accounts. Reference files and tools should be used to create accurate orders.
• Build effective relationships with store personnel to assure superior customer satisfaction. Meet the customer’s expectations through daily communication, problem resolution, and appropriate follow-up.
• Maintain and merchandise product in beverage sections and throughout accounts, including shelf allocation and cold equipment.
• Transports, replaces, and maintains point of sale advertising.
• Maintain clean and organized backrooms and manage trade breakage.
• Follow established procedures and policies in relation to accurate time recording and safety standards.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one year of work experience required.
• Merchandising or retail experience required; working knowledge of customer ads and sale items preferred.
• Basic computer application and technology skills.
• Prior experience using pallet jack preferred. Ability to obtain PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) certification upon hire is required.
• Valid Driver's License, current vehicle liability insurance, driving record within policy guidelines including no major violations within the last three years.

Physical Requirements

• Speaking : Constantly (investigates, negotiates, recommends, reports, etc.)
• Acute Vision : Constantly (observing both near and far, reading documents)
• Typing : Frequently using electronic devices for day-to-day business (email, reports, texting)
• Mobility : Frequent travel throughout customer locations (walking in backrooms, aisles, greeting customers)
• Bending / Squatting : Frequently (looking in racks at all levels, ordering product, counting cases, checking dates)
• Lifting : Frequent- Lift 40 lbs. or less (full cases of product)
• Pushing / pulling : Frequent use of manual carts
• Travel : constant travel between customer locations

At Heartland Coca-Cola, we offer a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.

Pre-employment background check is required.

Heartland Coca-Cola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and any other class protected by law. Veteran friendly.

Requisition ID : 201827

Company : Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC