Mandate Retail Merchandiser Lead - Giant Eagle

Premium Retail Services; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability with a consistent weekly

Paid Time Off and tuition assistance

Benefits package

Set Monday-Thursday schedule with 7 AM

Occasional Fridays

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Acosta Sales & Marketing is seeking a Lead Merchandiser to join its Giant Eagle store team. You will act as the liaison between store managers and field teams, reading planograms, completing resets, and ensuring display integrity.

You will support onboarding for new hires and collaborate with teammates to achieve merchandising excellence. The role requires early start times, a willingness to travel within the area, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

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.

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

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Job description

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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