Area Merchandiser Lead: Mentoring & Retail Execution

Premium Retail Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Independent work

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking an Area Merchandiser Lead to drive retail success across store locations. You will lead, train, and support teams while collaborating with market coordinators and leadership to resolve issues in real time.

This role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and a visible leadership presence in stores with travel between locations and occasional overnight stays. Part-time schedule supports work-life balance while delivering results.

Qualifications

• Availability to work 32–35 hours per week.
• Experience mentoring or training team members in retail.
• Ability to travel up to 150–200 miles between store locations.
• Comfort using mobile apps, client platforms, and store tech.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned retail tasks accurately and on time.
• Address and resolve urgent store issues as they arise.
• Conduct store and rep audits to ensure quality and consistency.
• Perform client walks and collaborate with clients when needed.
• Lead and support complex resets, individually or with a team.
• Conduct reviews for jobs and projects, including visit instructions, questions, and objectives.
• Complete time studies for upcoming work opportunities.
• Communicate clearly with management and field team members.
• Provide advanced training to existing representatives as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Retail execution

Mentoring/training

Communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Acosta Group is seeking an Area Merchandiser Lead to drive retail success across store locations. You will lead, train, and support teams while collaborating with market coordinators and leadership to resolve issues in real time.

This role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and a visible leadership presence in stores with travel between locations and occasional overnight stays. Part-time schedule supports work-life balance while delivering results.