Sales Merchandising Supervisor Jacksonville, FL, USA Req #6133
Monday, June 21, 2021
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's exclusive territory covers over 18 million consumers across 47 Florida counties, and includes the major metropolitan markets of Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando and Tampa. Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR. In 2017, Coke Florida generated over $1.2 billion in revenue and the company currently has approximately 4,800 employees.
As one of the first US greenfield independent Coca-Cola bottlers in nearly sixty years, Coke Florida is at an exciting stage in its transformational journey to become a leading-edge beverage company, the best bottler in the Coca-Cola System, and one of the best companies to work for in Florida.
The Sales Merchandising Supervisor supervises and directs the day-to-day activities of a team of Sales Merchandisers and Merchandisers, and is responsible for overseeing timely, accurate orders and maintaining merchandising standards within a designated geographic area. This role will focus on the Jacksonville area.
Role Responsibilities
People Development and Leadership
Train, evaluate, support, and develop team members
Coach and give feedback to associates
Ensure associates complete daily activities on time
Recruiting and hiring; conducting interviews to maintain staffing levels
Onboarding new associates
Lead huddle calls with sales merchandisers and part-time merchandisers
Scheduling sales merchandiser and part-time work hours
Labor planning and OPEX merchandising budgeting
Execution of Company Standards
Develop weekly merchandising plans including display execution resource strategy
Visit outlets for adherence to merchandising standards
Monitor market execution per ad calendar
Track volume for incentives & productivity
Conduct account execution surveys
Close customer service tickets related to merchandising and replenishment in a timely manner
Manage order transmissions, missed deliveries, dispatch issues, & unscheduled deliveries
Manage technology/device administration
Communicate with store managers as needed concerning ordering/execution
Main point of contact for ordering/delivery issues
Communicate routinely with sales leadership
Monitor returns and breakage, damages, and losses (BD&L)
Coverage for team members
Route (vacation, illness) coverage
SM and SM-Relief field training support
Transport, replace, and maintain point of sale advertising as appropriate for account
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Work overtime as assigned
Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws
Identifying and reporting any unsafe working conditions
Comply with dress code or appearance/grooming standards
Train, evaluate, support, and develop team members
Coach and give feedback to associates
Ensure associates complete daily activities on time
Recruiting and hiring; conducting interviews to maintain staffing levels
Onboarding new associates
Lead huddle calls with sales merchandisers and part-time merchandisers
Scheduling sales merchandiser and part-time work hours
Labor planning and OPEX merchandising budgeting
Execution of Company Standards
Develop weekly merchandising plans including display execution resource strategy
Role Requirements
High School or GED (General Education Diploma)
Preferred: Associate Degree/1-2 Yr. College - Univ. Degree
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Must be 18 years of age or older
1+ years previous sales/merchandising experience preferred
1+ year supervising a small team preferred
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Excellent planning and organization skills
Proficient computer application skills
Ability to use and understand mobile applications
Ability to work variable schedule, weekends and holidays
Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack or lift product. Certification as required
Must provide and maintain a personal vehicle for use during employee working hours
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
Must have and maintain current vehicle liability insurance, as specified by company
Must have a driving record with no major moving violations in the last three (3) years*
Schedule: Sunday -Thursdayshifts start 6:00am - Finish (schedule flexibility may be required due business needs)
*Major moving violations include, but are not limited to, leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence, and reckless driving. Minor moving violations include, but are not limited to, speeding, driving too close, failure to stop, and improper lane changes. Driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to CCBF guidelines to determine eligibility for the Sales Merchandising Supervisor position.
Physical Abilities
Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance
Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling; squatting; reaching above the head; reaching at the waist; reaching below the knees; and bending at the knees
Ability to repetitively push and pull manual transport equipment (for example, pallet jack, handtruck) containing product loads a minimum of 100 yards without assistance
Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods of time to complete job activities
Ability to read information in small, medium, and large print
Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours during the workday
Ability to walk a minimum of 4 miles during the workday
Frequently work in a hot/humid outdoor environment
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Employment with Coke Florida is at-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida 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. Other details
