Merchandiser- Ames, IA

Job Location

Ames Branch - Ames, IA 50010

The Merchandiser plays a key role in the sales process of Atlantic Coca‑Cola Bottling Company products. They visit customer locations setup product, rotate new product, and install and maintain point‑of‑sale displays.

• Follow Atlantic Coca‑Cola Bottlings merchandising standards and sales campaign diagrams.
• Set out and rotate products to make visually appealing to consumers and positively reflect the company and iconic Coca‑Cola brand image.
• Act as corporate liaison for sales team and ensure professional contact with customers while maintaining a clean and neat appearance at all times.
• Follow proper rotation procedure for all product areas (shelving, coolers, displays and back‑stock).
• Install and maintain point‑of‑sale items such as discount coupons, channel price tags, display headers, pole signs, static clings, etc.
• Assist Account Manager with price‑management issues.
• Communicate timely to the sales/account manager and/or supervisor about account issues or potential opportunities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area while ensuring a safe environment for themselves, customers, and consumers. Keep back‑stock area organized, clean, and condensed per company and customer standards.
• Regularly perform minor as‑needed maintenance on displays, and report escalated repairs to Merchandising Supervisor.
• Other duties as required.

• High school diploma/GED.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent team‑player.
• Customer‑focused with the ability to positively and effectively interact with customers.
• Ability to make frequent visits to multiple customer sites each day.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Good problem‑solving skills with the ability to analyze and effectively solve on‑site problems under potentially stressful situations.
• Flexible and able to adapt to varying situations.
• Regular, consistent attendance is essential.

• Role will travel to various customer sites; extensive regional day travel is required.
• Requires constant standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; regularly speaking and hearing while working at customer floor and back room(s).
• Frequently lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds; moving equipment and tools will be provided to reduce strain and injury.
• May lift 40 pounds up to shoulder height occasionally; lift up to 20 pounds above the head occasionally; push carts using 100 pounds of force occasionally; carry up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• May twist, grasp, reach, bend, kneel, sit, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Role is considered a safety‑sensitive position.
• Work hours TBD, static five‑day work week; additional or alternative days/times may be occasionally needed based on customer or promotional campaign.

Employees are subject to pre‑employment/post‑offer drug testing and random drug testing to ensure a drug‑free workplace.

• Flexible and non‑traditional scheduling such as evenings, part‑time, and 4‑day week opportunities for certain roles.
• Industry‑leading safety culture.
• Career development, training, and tuition assistance.
• Wellness focus with discounted gym memberships and mental health benefits including free counseling sessions.
• Recognition program & milestone celebrations.
• Coca‑Cola perks, discounts, and swag.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Approachable and collaborative leadership.
• Regular performance feedback and employee survey opportunities.

EOE