Temporary Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Premium•Opa Locka, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Temporary Retail Coverage Merchandiser, you help products from a major CPG company stand out in assigned grocery stores. You ensure product availability, build displays, and support promotions to connect shoppers with brands and drive incremental sales. The role offers independent, hands-on work with flexible scheduling, across multiple product categories and stores. It temporarily reinforces coverage in busy markets, with workdays set by the merchandiser, generally Monday through Friday and occasional ad-hoc or weekend work. Travel between stores is reimbursed, and the role includes opportunities to learn merchandising and reporting tools and advance within Acosta. You will support a territory of 20–40 stores, maintain display standards, stock and merchandise products, address inventory issues with store managers, and complete client-required audits and same-day reporting using mobile technology. You may receive promotional materials at home and deliver them to stores for installation. The role requires regular lifting of up to 40 pounds and standing or walking for extended periods, as well as reliable transportation and comfort using mobile and office technology. Acosta is part of Acosta Group, a collective of retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies focused on helping brands connect with shoppers. The company describes a workforce of more than 20,000 associates and offers flexible scheduling options in many field roles. Acosta Group states that it is an equal-opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of retail experience in a customer-facing role.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.
Comfort using technology such as tablets, mobile apps, Teams, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong communication and customer service skills, with attention to detail.
Reliable transportation.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, stay organized and self-motivated, follow instructions, complete technology-based reporting reliably, manage time across multiple stores and tasks, and demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and accountability.

Responsibilities

Visit and support a territory of 20–40 stores while maintaining strong display standards.
Sell pre-approved incremental items to support promotions and build secondary displays.
Ensure client products are stocked, properly displayed, and positioned to drive incremental sales.
Collaborate with store managers to resolve inventory issues.
Complete client-required audits and submit same-day reports through mobile technology.
Stock, pack out, and merchandise products.
Receive promotional and marketing materials at home and deliver them to stores for installation.
Pre-sell and build displays that enhance product visibility.
Capture and upload photos of completed work to demonstrate merchandising execution.
Partner with store leadership and associates and communicate with the direct manager by phone, email, and text.