Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Premium • Advance, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Dedicated Retail Coverage Merchandiser at Acosta, you’ll ensure products from one of the world’s largest CPG companies stand out at assigned stores by driving product availability and incremental sales. The role involves store visits, collaboration with store managers, technology-based data collection, and maintaining product display standards. Through retail merchandising activities, you will connect customers with brands.

The role offers flexible scheduling, with workdays set Monday through Friday and hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The description also says, “Start your day at 9:00 AM.” The position involves visiting assigned stores and traveling between them.

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, and Microsoft platforms including 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 beyond the shelf.
• Complete client-mandated audits accurately and report work the same day using mobile technology.
• Stock, pack out, and merchandise products, routinely lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Receive marketing and promotional materials at home, deliver them to stores, and install them according to instructions.
• Pre-sell and build displays to showcase client products as needed.
• Take photos of completed work to demonstrate success and represent Acosta and its client professionally.
• Partner with store management and associates, and collaborate with the direct manager via email, phone, and text to ensure store goals are met.

Benefits

• Health plan options, including no-copay telemedicine, regardless of hours worked.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between assigned stores.
• Competitive pay with 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