Merchandiser Travel Retail Service

Premium • Warminster, PA

18d

About The Position

The Merchandiser Travel Retail Service represents Acosta, its clients, and its customers by working with teams to complete retail resets and remodels. Work includes reading and implementing plan-o-grams, placing new items, correcting voids, and carrying out special merchandising activities. The role calls for a self-starter who learns quickly, pays close attention to detail, and works effectively with others.

The merchandiser works with store personnel and co-workers to maintain merchandising standards and effective working relationships. Responsibilities also include preparing and managing work documentation, following company policies and procedures, and working safely. Travel is required, with overnight stays up to 75–100% of the time; occasional weekend work is required. The employee 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 cold conditions, including refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one 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 accurately use web-based applications for availability, assignments, work documentation, timekeeping, expenses, 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; ability to read and communicate effectively with others.
• At least 21 years of age to obtain the 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.
• Reset responsibility experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow plan-o-grams 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 plan-o-gram integrity; and process pack-outs, restocks, and reorders as needed.
• Partner with store personnel and co-workers to achieve and maintain merchandising excellence, discuss changes, and build effective working relationships.
• Accurately prepare, process, submit, and manage documentation related to assigned reset and remodel work.
• 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 information, record 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