Retail Execution Specialist

The Coca-Cola Company

Retail Execution Specialist responsible for amplifying sales and merchandising of Advanced Hydration brands in-store. Interacting with customers and managing displays to ensure brand presence and success.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $57,800 - $69,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong selling skills and the ability to influence stakeholders through data-driven insights while effectively managing multiple store locations. Proficient in customer service, merchandising, and utilizing technology for reporting and analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Program ExecutionCustomer Service ExcellenceMerchandising Standards ComplianceData-Driven SellingStrong Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

SalesMerchandisingProduct KnowledgeInventory ManagementPoint-of-Sale Advertising

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCreative ThinkingTime ManagementSelf-MotivationEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Real-Time Reporting Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Customer ExperienceBrand EngagementRetail OperationsPlan-O-GramsCoca-Cola Merchandising

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and capitalize on opportunities to grow the base business, increase sales, optimize display space, and improve productivity while maintaining excellent customer service.
Assist with the installation and maintenance of creative displays aligned with branding initiatives, creating disruption points throughout the store to engage consumers with our brands.
Actively interact with store personnel and consumers to provide in-depth product knowledge and insights, ensuring a positive brand experience.
Efficiently execute all sales programs and initiatives, including selling-in promotional programs, ensuring customer compliance, and achieving maximum brand potential.
Partner with Coca-Cola Merchandisers and the Advanced Hydration Field team to execute sales and merchandising plans effectively, maintain product inventory levels, minimize out-of-stocks, and uphold company merchandising standards.
Gather and report customer needs, problems, interests, and competitive activities, providing valuable input to internal teams for continuous improvement and increased customer goodwill.
Handle tasks such as checking date codes, managing account adherence to plan-o-grams, replacing decals or tags, and transporting, building, and maintaining point-of-sale advertising and coupons for territory accounts as needed.
Utilize company-provided technology for real-time daily reporting, analyze reports, and leverage insights to drive success in-store.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience preferred
Entry-level applicants with a willingness to learn will be considered; candidates with 0-2 years’ experience in sales, merchandising, marketing, or customer service are encouraged to apply
Must be located in Charlotte, North Carolina or willing to relocate at your own expense
Strong selling skill set and ability to influence store/ownership personnel through fact-based data selling, problem solving, and creative thinking
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently within a large territory and multitask across a large number of stores
Strong interpersonal and time-management skills; ability to effectively communicate successes, challenges, and opportunities, verbally and in writing, cross-functionally and through all levels of management
Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for our brands and their purpose
Must be able to lift upwards of 25-50 lbs with frequent bending, reaching, and kneeling to support product display building and events
Occasional off-hours/weekend work, as needed
Must have a personal vehicle, maintain an excellent driving record, and hold a valid driver’s license for use during work hours; willingness to drive throughout the territory is essential, including the ability to drive long distances as needed
Motor Vehicle Records must satisfy company standards per Driving Policy
The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position