Retail Sales Merchandiser - Grocery

Premium•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Retail Sales Merchandiser supports consumer packaged goods brands in grocery retail locations by improving product availability, display execution, and in-store sales. The role manages a territory of 20–40 stores, builds relationships with store teams, and helps secure product orders and display opportunities. It includes merchandising and stocking products, selling pre-approved promotional items, resolving inventory issues, completing client audits, and submitting same-day mobile reports. The merchandiser may receive promotional materials at home and deliver them to stores for installation, then photograph and upload completed work. The position involves communicating regularly with a direct manager and working independently across multiple stores. The role offers a Monday-through-Friday schedule, with opportunities for weekend coverage, and predictable daytime scheduling with an 8 a.m. start. Training and certification are provided. The posting also advertises a $150 bonus for associates who remain active for at least 60 days, health plan options including no-copay telemedicine, mileage reimbursement for travel between stores, and opportunities to advance within Acosta.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of retail experience in a customer-facing role.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.
Comfort using technology such as tablets, mobile apps, Teams, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong communication and customer service abilities, with attention to detail.
Reliable transportation.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

Manage a territory of 20–40 retail stores and ensure strong in-store support and display execution.
Sell pre-approved incremental items to support promotions and build secondary displays.
Partner with store teams to drive product orders and secure impactful display opportunities.
Ensure client products are stocked, properly displayed, and positioned to drive incremental sales.
Work with store managers to resolve inventory issues, complete client audits, and submit same-day mobile reporting.
Stock and merchandise products, pre-sell items, and build displays to enhance visibility.
Receive promotional and marketing materials at home and deliver them to stores for installation.
Capture and upload photos of completed work to demonstrate merchandising execution.
Communicate daily with the direct manager by phone, text, and email to address store and market challenges.
Maintain attention to detail, organization, professionalism, reliability, and consistent execution across store visits.
Follow instructions accurately and complete technology-based reporting reliably while working with minimal supervision.
Manage time effectively across multiple stores and tasks, adapting to varying store needs.