Merchandiser Retail Coverage
About The Position
The Retail Coverage Merchandiser provides retail sales merchandising, completes special projects, and builds strong relationships with store managers to drive sales of select brands. The role maintains merchandising standards, supports retail initiatives, and ensures product availability. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work independently while building business relationships with store personnel. The position covers a set territory of retail stores and supports client initiatives, including retail programs, new product launches, contests, and promotions. The merchandiser maintains product distribution and displays, performs audits and date-code checks, and reports visit data using a company-provided tablet. The role requires travel within the assigned territory and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance; employment is contingent on successful clearance adjudication within a designated timeframe. The work involves standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, and working in cold environments as needed. Employees must follow store policies, safety guidelines, and Department of Defense security protocols, reporting requirements, and periodic reinvestigation requirements.
Requirements
- Strong skills in quality commitment, attention to detail, customer service, and communication.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Comfort using technology such as tablets and web-based applications.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance; employment is contingent upon successful clearance adjudication, and clearance must be obtained within a designated timeframe.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to work in cold environments as needed.
- Ability to travel within the assigned territory.
Nice To Haves
- Prior retail experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Cover a set territory of retail stores to perform merchandising and support client initiatives.
- Assist store managers with retail programs, including new product launches, contests, and other promotions.
- Maintain full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts, ensuring proper stock rotation, pricing, and planogram compliance.
- Perform audits, check date codes, and maintain modular integrity.
- Collect and report data from store visits using a company-provided tablet.
- Advocate for clients through sales opportunities, shelf work, and relationship-building with store personnel.
- Follow store policies and procedures while providing expertise for client products.
- Consult with management to meet objectives and report store-level observations.
- Adhere to safety guidelines and required security protocols, reporting requirements, and periodic reinvestigations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
