Mandate Retail Merchandiser Lead - Giant Eagle

Acosta; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k

Generous PTO

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Lead Merchandiser to join Giant Eagle stores in Frederick, MD. You will lead resets, coordinate with store managers and field teams, and execute planograms to ensure merchandising excellence across shelves and displays.

The role emphasizes training new hires, maintaining planogram integrity, and ensuring timely completion of merchandising tasks. A reliable, physically capable team player with retail experience is preferred.

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 leading others in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• 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-o-grams 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-o-gram 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

General Information

Company: ACO-US

Location: FREDERICK, Maryland, 21702

Ref #: 136759

Pay Rate: $ 16.50

Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate

Range Minimum: $ 16.50

Range Maximum: $ 16.50

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-o-grams 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-o-gram 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.

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