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Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Acosta Group • BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003 • Posted 2 days ago

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The Retail Coverage Merchandiser at Acosta Group is responsible for providing retail sales merchandising coverage and executing retail special projects in an assigned territory. This role involves representing Acosta and principals through store coverage, meeting client expectations regarding retail sales coverage and productivity, and achieving superior in-store results. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for prior retail experience.

Responsibilities

  • Delivers retail sales merchandising goals across all principals in assigned territories.
  • Meets client expectations regarding retail sales coverage and productivity in assigned territory.
  • Assists supervisors on retail initiatives (new product introductions, contests, etc.) as assigned.
  • Enters and transmits data in a timely manner.
  • Executes retail territory coverage plan to ensure merchandising coverage goals are met.
  • Executes personal Performance Agreement.
  • Executes merchandising events in assigned territory.
  • Maintains full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts per plan-o-gram.
  • Rotates stock, clean and stock display and price merchandise as appropriate.
  • Performs duties such as checking date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram.
  • Reports observations to Unit Manager regarding outdated product, unbalanced stock, out-of-stock situations and point of purchase requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
  • Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a car for extended periods of time
  • Must be available for occasional weekend work (Demos and Food Shows)
  • Must be able to work nights and holidays
  • Must be willing and able to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores)
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with others
  • Must have good vision
  • Must be able able to operate calculator, fax machine, telephone, copier, hand truck, hammer, screwdriver, and case cutter
  • Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time

Preferred

  • Prior retail experience
  • Strong demonstration of the following core competencies: Quality Commitment, Detail Oriented, Customer Service, and Communication Skills
  • Must be comfortable utilizing technology

About Acosta Group

Acosta Group, a leading sales and marketing agency based in Jacksonville, Florida, specializes in providing services to consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. They offer sales representation, retail merchandising, marketing, and insights to help clients succeed in the marketplace by driving sales and enhancing brand visibility. Acosta's strategic alliances, global operations, and commitment to innovation position them as a prominent player in the industry, competing with firms like Advantage Solutions and CROSSMARK.

Full Job Description

**Retail Coverage Merchandiser**

**General Information**

**Company:** ACO-US

**Location:** BLOOMFIELD, New Jersey, 07003

**Ref #:** 66763

**Function:** Merchandising

**Employment Duration:** Full-time

**Benefits:**

+ Medical, dental and vision insurance

+ Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

+ 401k program

+ Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program

**Description and Requirements**

**The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following Acosta values:**

**People Minded** - Must show dignity and respect to all people

**Integrity** - Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior

**Results Oriented** - Must show passion, pride and commitment to succeed

**Trust** - Must be honest, sincere and confident

**Teamwork** - Must build trusting relationships

**Innovation** - Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense and vision

**Balance** - Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life.

**Summary:**

The Retail Coverage Merchandiser provides retail sales merchandising coverage and coverage of retail special projects for an assigned retail territory. Theyare responsible forrepresentingACOSTA and our principals through store coverage and executingobjectivesas set forth by theirManagerto achieve superior in-store results in an assigned territory.

**Essential Functions:**

1. Delivers retail sales merchandising foals across all principals in assigned territories. 2. Meets client expectations regarding retail sales coverage and productivity in assigned territory. 3. Assists supervisors on retail initiatives (new product introductions, contests, etc.) as assigned. 4. As established by management, enters and transmits data in a timely manner. 5. Executes retail territory coverage plan to ensure merchandising coverage goals are met. 6. Executes personal Performance Agreement. 7. Executes merchandising events in assigned territory. 10. Maintains full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts per plan-o-gram. 11. Rotates stock, clean and stock display and price merchandise as appropriate. 12. Performs such duties as checking date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram. 13. Reports observations to Unit Manager regarding outdated product, unbalanced stock, out-of-stock situations and point of purchase requirements. 15. Other duties as assigned

**Education Requirements:**

​​High School Diploma/GED

**Work Experience Requirements:**

1. Prior retail experience preferred, but not required.

2. Strong demonstration of the following core competencies: Quality Commitment, Detail Oriented, Customer Service, and Communication Skills.

3. Must be comfortable utilizing technology.

**Knowledge,** **Skills** **and Abilities Requirements:**

1.Must be able to lift upto 30 pounds.

2.Must have a valid driver's license and be ableto drive a car for extended periods of time.

3.Must be available for occasional weekend work(Demos and Food Shows). Must be able to work nights and holidays. (Night andholiday work will be pre-defined by position).

4.Must be willing and able to work in extremelycold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores).

5.Must be able to effectively communicate withothers. Must have good vision. Must be able able to operate calculator, faxmachine, telephone, copier, hand truck, hammer, screwdriver, and case cutter.

6.Must be able to stand and /or walk for longperiods of time.

**Physical Requirements:** Seeing Color Perception Lifting (30 - lbs.) Ability to Travel Pushing/Pulling

Listening Carrying (30 - lbs) **Personal Skills Requirements:** Ability to work without a supervisor Strong Communication Skills

Time Management

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\*Premium, in good faith, believes that any posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Premium may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.

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