Route Sales Merchandiser Trainee

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Responsible for delivering, unloading, and fully stocking merchandise in Durham Coca-Cola's retail accounts.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7am until completion. Occasional weekends.

During training the daily rate is $120.00 a day. Once placed on a route the pay changes to a daily rate plus commission, which provides an increase earning opportunity.

DUTIES

• Delivers merchandise as ordered on invoice and efficiently services Durham Coca-Cola accounts.

• Maintains a professional relationship with account personnel and provides superior customer service to all accounts serviced.

• Improves appearance of merchandise by keeping all retail store displays completely stocked, rotated, and cleaned. This includes stocking shelves, coolers, fast lanes, and promotion displays.

• Arranges merchandise according to company policies in order to attract customers.

• Maintains and organizes stock in customer's backroom - as needed

• Maintains a safe work environment at all times.

• Ensures proper accounting of product, cash and assets daily.

• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a High school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma

• A valid Class A Commercial Driving License

• At least 21 years old

• Ability to pass and maintain DOT medical requirements

• Excellent driving record especially within the last 7 years (A 7-year Motor Vehicle Report will be reviewed)

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. repetitively

• Availability to work one weekend per month and some holidays

• Ability to work in fast paced work environment

• A good candidate must provide a good work history that demonstrates: dependability, integrity, attention to detail, self-motivated, excellent customer service and takes initiative

• Previous route delivery, stocking, merchandising products or retail experience preferred

• Ability to pass the company background and Motor Vehicle Report and the company drug testing requirements