Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Premium • Hempstead, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Dedicated Retail Coverage Merchandiser at Acosta, you will help ensure a leading consumer packaged goods 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 personnel, merchandising and display execution, and use of mobile technology to collect data and report work. You will work independently while coordinating with store management, associates, and your direct manager to meet store goals.

The role offers flexible scheduling, with workdays set Monday through Friday and hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM; the posting also says to start the day at 9:00 AM. Training and certification are provided. Acosta offers health plan options, including no-copay telemedicine regardless of hours worked, mileage reimbursement for travel between assigned stores, competitive pay, and career growth opportunities.

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, as well as Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Outlook.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

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.
• Work 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.
• Photograph 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 help meet store goals.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling, with workdays set Monday through Friday and hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM; the posting also says to start the day at 9:00 AM.
• 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