Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Premium • Durham, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Dedicated Retail Coverage Merchandiser at Acosta, you will help ensure a major CPG company’s products are available, properly displayed, and positioned to drive incremental sales in assigned grocery stores. The role involves store visits, collaboration with store managers, technology-based data collection, and maintaining product display standards. You will also help connect shoppers with brands through merchandising activities and represent Acosta and its client professionally.

The position offers flexible scheduling, with workdays set by the associate Monday through Friday and hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM; the description specifies a 9:00 AM start. Training and certification are provided. The role includes health plan options, mileage reimbursement for travel between assigned stores, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth within Acosta. Acosta Group describes its team as having more than 20,000 associates and emphasizes work-life balance, inclusion, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in the application and interview process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, customer service, and clear communication.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Comfort using tablets or mobile devices for reporting and data collection, and Microsoft platforms including Teams, Excel, and Outlook.
• Reliable transportation.
• At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Prior retail experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned stores to ensure the client’s products are available, properly displayed, and driving incremental sales.
• Collaborate with store managers to resolve inventory discrepancies and maintain product display standards.
• Identify, sell, and execute approved incremental display opportunities and secondary placements.
• Complete client-mandated audits accurately and report work the same day using mobile technology.
• Stock, pack out, and merchandise products.
• Receive marketing and promotional materials at home, deliver them to stores, and install them according to instructions.
• Pre-sell and build displays to showcase client products as needed.
• Take photos of completed work to demonstrate results and represent Acosta and its client professionally.
• Partner with store management and associates, and collaborate with the direct manager by email, phone, and text to meet store goals.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling, with workdays set Monday through Friday and hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM; the description specifies a 9:00 AM start.
• Training and certification provided by retail experts.
• Health plan options, including no-copay telemedicine, regardless of hours worked.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between assigned stores.
• Competitive pay and opportunities for career growth within Acosta.

What This Job Offers

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