Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Premium • Aurora, IL

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About The Position

Acosta’s Dedicated Retail Coverage Teams represent major brands in major grocery store chains by driving product availability. The Retail Coverage Merchandiser covers a set territory of retailers, makes store visits, and supports merchandising coverage goals. The role involves installing and maintaining promotional materials and product displays, communicating with store management, and documenting store-level observations using Acosta’s field technology.

The position requires working independently across multiple stores while building relationships with store associates, management, and internal teams. Retail, merchandising, or field marketing experience is preferred. The posting describes general duties and notes that other tasks may be required.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple stores on a route.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Reliable transportation to reach all stores in the territory.

Nice To Haves

• Retail, merchandising, or field marketing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cover a set territory of retailers, making store visits and ensuring merchandising coverage goals are met.
• Install, place, and maintain promotional materials and product displays according to client standards.
• Build displays to showcase products and maintain their overall appearance.
• Consult with management and report store-level observations.
• Complete detailed call notes with photos using Acosta’s field technology.
• Share best practices and use communication channels and social media groups to connect with teams nationwide.
• Maintain a high level of compliance with merchandising standards across the territory.
• Learn products and communicate their value to store personnel and customers.
• Build and leverage relationships with store associates, management, and internal teams.
• Work independently while meeting coverage and client objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Retention bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching for full-time associates
• Discounts with brands including General Motors, Microsoft, AT&T, Dell, and General Electric
• Advancement opportunities for high-performing team members
• Flexible schedules
• No weekend work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed