Merchandising Training Instructor

Company: ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages

Department: Merchandising West

Job Location: 4900 Pittsburgh DC, PA

Other Potential Locations: Pittsburgh HQ, PA; Pittsburgh, PA

We are actively seeking enthusiastic team players who want to work with the world's most trusted and iconic brands.

About ABARTA

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages is a family-owned company committed to being a visible, engaged partner to the customers and communities we serve. We value diversity and individuality and when you thrive, we thrive. ABARTA offers the perks of a large corporation with the personalized touch of a smaller company. We are a workplace that encourages sharing ideas in a supportive environment, growing professionally, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and interacting with all levels of the organization. We would love for you to become a part of our family to help make our vision of Quenching the Thirst of Our Neighbors a reality!

Summary

The Merchandising Training Instructor conducts training for new merchandisers and acts as a support to Merchandising leadership. The primary responsibility for this role is to effectively teach and instruct new employees on the proper way to execute all functions of merchandising and ensure new hires are well-equipped to meet the company's standards of service excellence. The role requires using effective teaching skills, understanding of merchandising process and technologies, and ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom style and in-store training for new or existing merchandisers on all aspects of merchandising. Provide training on expectations, service standards, and functional technical knowledge.

• Monitor employees' progress, documents opportunities, perform evaluations and identify gaps. Provide feedback and additional assistance as needed. Communicate with department supervisors and leadership on training progress of new employees.

• Execute and implement training best practices. Identify and recommend revisions or updates to current curriculum. Maintain and update learning content in ABARTA's learning management system.

• Coordinate scheduling for training cycles with the Talent Acquisition team. Schedule route coverage for in-market activity as needed throughout the training class duration.

• Assist Supervisors with field safety audits, incident investigations, mileage reimbursement auditing and retraining.

• Review timekeeping records, working with TKA and merchandising supervisor to ensure accurate payroll.

• Other tasks and projects as assigned by department leadership.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• EDUCATION: High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• EXPERIENCE:

• 2-3 years of training or coaching experience required.

• Prior experience in merchandising of consumer products or retail required.

• Strong communication skills

• Learning management system experience preferred.

• Intermediate computer application and technology skills; knowledge of how to operate a smart phone and/or laptop.

• Valid Driver's License and driving record within MVR policy guidelines, pallet jack certification as required.

Additional Information

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC requires all applicants to undergo a background verification process prior to commencing employment with the company. Employment with ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check which may include drug screening. Background verifications will be evaluated according to ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages guidelines to determine eligibility for this position.

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For more job postings and additional information about our company and culture, please visit our careers site at https://abartacocacola.com.