Grocery Merchandising Field Specialist

Premium Retail Services; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Retail Coverage Merchandiser - Grocery to ensure products from major brands stand out at assigned stores. You will visit locations, verify availability, and keep displays up to standard while driving incremental sales.

You’ll work with store managers, use tablets for reporting, and lift up to 40 pounds. The role offers flexible scheduling, training, and opportunities to grow within Acosta Group.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; retail experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, customer service, and clear communication.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Comfortable using tablets or mobile devices for reporting, data collection, and Microsoft platforms (Teams, Excel, Outlook).
• Reliable transportation and at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned stores to ensure our 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 to expand product presence beyond the shelf, growing both client and customer volume.
• Accurately complete client-mandated audits and report work the same day using mobile technology.
• Stock, pack out, and merchandise products, routinely lifting to 40 pounds, ensuring shoppers can easily find what they need.
• Receive marketing and promotional materials at home and deliver them to stores, installing materials 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 our client professionally.
• Partner with store management and associates, collaborating with your direct manager via email, phone, and text to ensure store goals are met.

Job description

Acosta is seeking a Retail Coverage Merchandiser - Grocery to ensure products from major brands stand out at assigned stores. You will visit locations, verify availability, and keep displays up to standard while driving incremental sales.

You’ll work with store managers, use tablets for reporting, and lift up to 40 pounds. The role offers flexible scheduling, training, and opportunities to grow within Acosta Group.