Merchandiser Travel Retail Service
About The Position
Acosta is currently seeking motivated and career-minded candidates to join its national network of retail merchandisers. The Merchandiser Travel Retail Service is responsible for effectively working in teams to perform reset and remodel work, including, but not limited to, reading and implementation of plan-o-grams, new item placement, void corrections, and special merchandising activities. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, quick learner, has strong attention to detail, and works well in a team situation. They must possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with business partners.
Requirements
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Employees must be at least 21 years of age to obtain the necessary credentials for travel.
- Minimum 1-year experience reading and using planograms.
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
- Computer access with printer/Internet/email.
- Comfortable utilizing technology (i.e. smartphones and handheld devices).
- Willing and able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
- Possess strong interpersonal, organizational, decision-making, and leadership skills.
- Able to read and communicate effectively with others.
- Able to operate or learn how to operate a computer, calculator, fax machine, telephone, paper cutter, copier, hammer, screwdriver, drill, case cutter, hand truck, and pallet jack.
- Must be able to climb and stand on a step stool or ladder.
Nice To Haves
- Having a working knowledge of merchandising and retail terminology.
- Retail and reset responsibility experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Read and follow a plan-o-gram to effectively complete reset and remodel work.
- Perform duties such as moving and cleaning shelves, installing new racks and shelves, displaying merchandise properly, placing shelf strips and attaching tags properly, checking date codes and plan-o-gram integrity, and processing pack-outs, restocks, and reorders as necessary.
- Partner with store personnel and co-workers to achieve and maintain merchandising excellence, discuss changes, and build an effective working relationship.
- Report and discuss observations and issues with the Mandate Senior Area Manager/Mandate Area Manager.
- Effectively and accurately work with web-based applications to indicate work availability, check schedule for work assignments, accept work assignments, receive work documentations and information, record work start and completion times, record work mileage, rework work expenses, record work time and attendance, and complete training activities.
- Effectively and accurately prepare, process, submit, and manage documentation related to assigned reset and remodel work.
- Perform the job safely by demonstrating full awareness of his/her surroundings.
- Utilize proper safety techniques and equipment when necessary.
- Be proactive in alerting management to any unsafe act or condition to prevent injuries.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Understand and follow all Acosta policies and standard operating procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
