Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Premium • Independence, MO

6d

About The Position

As a Dedicated Retail Coverage Merchandiser at Acosta, you will represent a major consumer packaged goods company at assigned grocery stores. You will help ensure products are available, properly displayed, and positioned to drive incremental sales. The role involves store visits, collaboration with store managers and associates, merchandising and display work, and using mobile technology to collect data and report completed activities.

The position offers flexible scheduling, with workdays set Monday through Friday and hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM; the description also says to start the day at 9:00 AM. The work includes stocking and displaying products, delivering and installing promotional materials, and documenting completed work with photographs. Acosta provides training and certification. Health plan options, mileage reimbursement between assigned stores, and opportunities for career growth are also mentioned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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, as well as Microsoft 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 and deliver them to stores, installing them according to instructions.
• Pre-sell and build displays to showcase client products as needed.
• Take photographs of completed work to demonstrate results and represent Acosta and the 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 Monday through Friday and hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• 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.
• Opportunities for career growth within Acosta.

What This Job Offers

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