Merchandiser- Galesburg, IL

Job Location

Quad Cities Branch - WALCOTT, IA 52773

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

Salary: $19-23/hour.

• Follow Atlantic Coca‑Cola Bottlings merchandising standards and sales campaign diagrams.
• Set out and rotate products to create visually appealing displays that positively reflect the company and iconic Coca‑Cola brand image.
• Act as corporate liaison for the 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 any 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 is essential.
• 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, while under potentially stressful situations.
• Flexible with the ability to adapt to varying situations.
• Regular, consistent attendance is an essential job function.

• The role will travel to various customer sites; daily travel to and from Galesburg, IL is required.
• This position is very active and requires constant standing, walking, pushing, and pulling. Employees should expect a fast‑paced production environment and will frequently lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to 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, and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Occasional twisting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, sitting, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing will be required.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The role is considered a safety‑sensitive position.
• Work hours TBD. It will be a static, five‑day work week; additional or alternative days/times may be occasionally needed, depending on customer and/or promotional campaign.

• Flexible and non‑traditional scheduling such as evenings, part‑time, and 4‑day week opportunities for certain roles.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401K with company match and profit sharing.
• 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.
• Approachable and collaborative leadership.
• Regular performance feedback and employee survey opportunities.

Atlantic Coca‑Cola Bottling Company offers a drug‑free workplace. Employees are subject to pre‑employment/post‑offer drug and random drug testing.

EOE