Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Premium • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

As a Dedicated Retail Coverage Merchandiser at Acosta, you will help ensure a major CPG client’s products are available, properly displayed, and positioned to drive incremental sales at assigned stores. The role involves store visits, collaboration with store managers, retail merchandising, and using mobile technology to collect data and report work. You will also represent Acosta and its client professionally while executing displays and promotional activities.

The position offers flexible scheduling, with workdays Monday through Friday and hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The posting also says, “Start your day at 9:00 AM.” Training and certification are provided by retail experts. Travel between assigned stores is reimbursed by mileage.

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.

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.
• Take photos of completed work.
• Partner with store management and associates, and collaborate with the direct manager via email, phone, and text to meet store goals.

Benefits

• 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.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Training and certification provided by retail experts.

What This Job Offers

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