Sales Merchandiser

Who We Are

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family‑owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately‑held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.

• Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of the Coca‑Cola Company and partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR.
• In 2026, for the 5th year in a row, Coke Florida was named a U.S. Best‑Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal.

Eligible full‑time Coke Florida Associates may participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes:

• Total Wellness Programs (health, dental, vision)
• 401(k) program with company match
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Three weeks of vacation pay and 10 company‑paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Competitive compensation

Coke Florida is seeking a Sales Merchandiser (SM) based in Winter Haven. The role is full‑time, 5:00 AM–finish, five days per week with weekends required. The SM will be the primary Coca‑Cola associate in customer accounts, stocking and ordering products to meet consumer needs.

• Build and maintain product displays and equipment placements in compliance with company standards.
• Maintain appropriate product inventory levels in beverage sections, shelves and cold equipment, minimizing trade break, damage and loss.
• Place timely and accurate orders per ad calendar, adjusting as needed.
• Manage back stock inventory and trade breakage in assigned accounts.
• Meet customer‑service expectations through daily communication and problem resolution.
• Maintain professional relationships with co‑workers, customers and shoppers.
• Ensure accounts meet merchandising standards and proper product facing and spinning.
• Conduct store surveys and report equipment service needs.
• Organize back‑room inventory and maintain cleanliness of equipment, sales floor and shelves.
• Transport, replace and maintain point‑of‑sale advertising as appropriate.
• Maintain punctual attendance, comply with company policies, procedures and applicable laws.
• Identify and report unsafe working conditions.
• Adhere to dress code and grooming standards.
• Be willing to work overtime and adjust shifts as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must provide and maintain a personal vehicle for use during employee working hours.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle liability insurance.
• Clean driving record with no major moving violations in the last three years.
• Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack or lift product, with certification as required.

• Associate Degree or 1–2 year college; university degree preferred.
• 1+ year sales or merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Ability to use mobile applications and computer applications.
• Experience working with minimal or no supervision preferred.

• Repetitive lifting, carrying and positioning up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Repetitive pushing and pulling of objects and manual transport equipment up to 100 yards without assistance.
• Manual handling requiring fine motor skills and hand‑eye coordination.
• Physical endurance to stand 8–10 hours a day and walk 4 hours a day.
• Ability to work in hot or humid indoor environments.
• Use of an audio headset to receive directions in English.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions the employee may be required to perform. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the description at any time and to assign additional duties as needed.

Coca‑Cola Beverages Florida is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or disability.

Employment is at‑will. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.