Mandate Retail Merchandiser Lead - Giant Eagle

Acosta; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401k program

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Acosta is looking for a Lead Merchandiser in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will manage merchandising projects in Giant Eagle stores, ensuring smooth execution and providing training support for new hires. This full-time role offers job stability, health benefits, and a consistent Monday-Thursday schedule starting at 7 AM. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and organizational skills, along with retail experience and physical readiness for the role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to travel to various store locations within the area.
• Retail or grocery experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working and leading others in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between store managers and Acosta field teams.
• Support new hires with onboarding tasks and training.
• Read and follow planograms to complete reset work.
• Move and clean shelves, install new racks and fixtures.
• Check date codes and ensure planogram integrity.
• Perform pack-outs, restocks, and other merchandising tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Problem-solving skills

Team leadership

Job description

General Information

Company: ACO-US

Location: CORAOPOLIS, Pennsylvania, 15108

Ref #: 65519

Pay Rate: $15.00

Function: Merchandising

Employment Duration: Full-time

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401k program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program

Description and Requirements

Do you enjoy working with a team? The Acosta Lead Merchandisers working in Giant Eagle stores complete resets and merchandising projects according to planograms. The leads are liaisons between store managers and the field. They also complete resets, installs, stock, as well as remove and set up displays.

What's in it for you?

• Job stability with a consistent weekly schedule.
• Paid Time Off and tuition assistance.
• Benefits package.
• Has a set Monday-Thursday schedule with a 7 AM start time, plus occasional Fridays.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.

What will you do?

• Serve as the liaison between store managers and Acosta field teams to ensure smooth execution of merchandising projects.
• Support new hires by assisting with onboarding tasks and providing hands‑on training when needed.
• Read and follow plan‑ograms to complete reset work.
• Move and clean shelves, install new racks and fixtures, display merchandise, attach tags and shelf strips, and check date codes for accuracy.
• Check date codes and ensure plan‑ogram integrity throughout the process.
• Perform pack‑outs, restocks, and other merchandising tasks as needed.
• Partner with store personnel and teammates to achieve merchandising excellence and maintain strong working relationships.

How will you succeed?

• Be a self‑starter who arrives on time at the assigned store by 7 AM.
• Lead by example and foster a collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Show strong attention to detail while maintaining accuracy in all reset activities.
• Stay physically active and able to lift up to 40 pounds throughout your shift.

Experience and Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to travel to various store locations within your area.
• Retail or grocery experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working closely and leading others in a team setting.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and lift throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Work takes place inside retail grocery stores within an assigned local area.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E‑Verify for all candidates.