Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Premium•Brookline, MA

11d

About The Position

The Retail Coverage Merchandiser optimizes product visibility and drives sales for Primo Brands water in retail stores. The role covers a set territory and ensures merchandising coverage goals are met through regular store visits. The merchandiser works with store managers and other store personnel on retail initiatives, product introductions, contests, ordering, brand information, and shelf standards. The position builds displays and fixtures, maintains product distribution and presentation, and uses a company-furnished tablet to collect and report store-visit data. The role also involves accepting and transporting large, unbuilt display materials to stores, completing audits, reporting observations, and identifying sales opportunities. The position requires reliable transportation between retail locations and the ability to work independently. Full benefits are available to full-time associates. Schedules are flexible, with no weekend work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand and/or walk for long periods.
Reliable transportation to visit retail locations across an assigned territory.
Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, customer service, and communication skills.
Comfort using technology, such as a tablet, for data collection and reporting.
Ability to work without a supervisor and manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

Prior retail experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Cover a set territory of retailers and meet merchandising coverage goals through regular store visits.
Support store managers with retail initiatives, including new product introductions and contests.
Influence store decision makers to order products and upsell the retail plan.
Present brand information and shelf standards to key store personnel in support of principal objectives.
Build scripted and incremental displays, including end caps, pallets, hutches or shippers, racks, coolers, and other fixtures.
Accept deliveries of large, unbuilt display materials and transport them to stores for assembly.
Work with dedicated team principals in the territory as assigned by the supervisor.
Use technology, including a company-furnished tablet, to collect and report data from store visits.
Ensure full product distribution and display in assigned accounts by cleaning, stocking, rotating, and pricing merchandise.
Conduct audits to check data codes, ensure compliance with approved plan-o-grams, and report observations to the Unit Manager.
Consult with management, meet objectives and goals, and report store-level observations related to client products and customer needs.
Advocate for clients by identifying sales opportunities, performing shelf work, and building relationships with store managers.
Adhere to store policies and procedures while representing clients as an expert.
Work independently, communicate effectively, provide customer service, and manage time effectively.