Merchandiser Travel Retail Service

Premium • Tampa, FL

9d

About The Position

The Merchandiser Travel Retail Service represents Acosta, its clients, and customers while working on retail resets and remodels. The role includes implementing plan-o-grams, placing new items, correcting voids, and completing special merchandising activities. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, quick learner, detail-oriented, and effective in a team environment. Travel is required, with overnight stays up to 75–100% of the time; occasional weekend work is also required. The employee must be willing and able to work for limited periods in cold conditions, including refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience reading and using plan-o-grams.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to build relationships with business partners.
• Comfort using technology, including smartphones, computers, copier/fax equipment, and handheld devices.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, attention to detail, customer service, and effective communication.
• Ability to work accurately with web-based applications for work assignments, documentation, timekeeping, expenses, mileage, availability, and training.
• Willingness and ability to work for limited periods in cold environments, including refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, decision-making, and leadership skills, and the ability to read and communicate effectively with others.
• At least 21 years of age to obtain credentials required for the travel program.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight stays up to 75–100% of the time, and work occasional weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Retail experience.
• Experience with reset responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow plan-o-grams to complete reset and remodel work, using a working knowledge of merchandising and retail terminology.
• Move and clean shelves; install racks and shelves; display merchandise; place shelf strips and tags; check date codes and plan-o-gram integrity; and process pack-outs, restocks, and reorders as needed.
• Partner with store personnel and coworkers to achieve and maintain merchandising excellence, discuss changes, and build effective working relationships.
• Prepare, process, submit, and manage documentation related to assigned reset and remodel work accurately.
• Work safely, remain aware of surroundings, use appropriate safety techniques and equipment, and alert management to unsafe acts or conditions.
• Understand and follow Acosta policies and standard operating procedures.
• Use web-based applications to indicate availability, check and accept assignments, receive work documentation and information, record work start and completion times, mileage, expenses, time and attendance, and complete training activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED