Merchandiser Travel Retail Service

Premium • Harvey, IL

5d

About The Position

The Merchandiser Travel Retail Service represents Acosta, its clients, and customers by working on teams to perform retail resets and remodels. Work includes reading and implementing planograms, placing new items, correcting voids, and completing special merchandising activities. The role requires a self-starter who learns quickly, pays close attention to detail, and works effectively with a team.

The position involves working with store personnel and coworkers to maintain merchandising standards, completing accurate documentation, and following company policies and safety procedures. Travel is required, with overnight stays 75–100% of the time; occasional weekend work is also required. Employees must be at least 21 years old to obtain the credentials needed for the travel program and must be able to work for limited periods in refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Retail and reset responsibility experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow planograms to complete reset and remodel work.
• Move and clean shelves; install racks and shelves; display merchandise; place shelf strips and tags; check date codes and planogram 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.
• Follow Acosta policies and standard operating procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Use web-based applications to manage availability, assignments, work documentation, start and completion times, mileage, expenses, time and attendance, and training activities.

What This Job Offers

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