Merchandiser Travel Retail Service

Premium • Brooklyn, NY

19d

About The Position

The Merchandiser Travel Retail Service represents Acosta, its clients, and customers by working as part of a team 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 well with others. Travel is required, including overnight stays up to 75–100% of the time, and occasional weekend work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience reading and using plan-o-grams.
• Be at least 21 years of age to obtain the credentials required for the travel program.
• Be willing and able to work for limited periods in cold environments, including refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores.
• Travel, including overnight stays up to 75–100% of the time, is required; occasional weekend work is also required.
• Possess strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and leadership skills, and be able to read and communicate effectively with others.
• Be comfortable using technology such as smartphones, computers, copier/fax equipment, and handheld devices.
• Demonstrate quality commitment, attention to detail, customer service, and effective communication.
• Accurately use web-based applications to manage availability, assignments, work documentation, work times, mileage, expenses, attendance, and training activities.

Nice To Haves

• Retail and reset responsibility experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow plan-o-grams to complete reset and remodel work, using knowledge of merchandising and retail terminology.
• Move and clean shelves; install racks and shelves; display merchandise; place shelf strips and attach 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 maintain merchandising excellence, discuss changes, and build effective working relationships.
• Prepare, process, submit, and manage documentation accurately for 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.
• Follow Acosta policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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