Merchandiser Mandate Retail Service

Premium Retail Services; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading merchandising company is seeking a motivated Merchandiser to join its team in Hackettstown, NJ. The role involves following planograms for reset and remodel projects and maintaining effective relationships with store personnel. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in retail, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs. This position requires reliable transportation and a self-starter attitude, with a focus on achieving merchandising excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience reading and using planograms.
• Comfortable using technology including smartphones and handheld devices.
• Able and willing to lift and carry up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow planograms to complete reset and remodel projects.
• Maintain strong working relationships with store personnel.
• Utilize web-based applications to manage work schedules and processing.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Acosta is currently seeking motivated and career-minded candidates to join its national network of retail merchandisers. We owe our continued success to the hard‑working, intelligent, and innovative people who implement our retail programs every day.

The Merchandiser Mandate Retail Service is responsible for effectively working in teams to perform reset and remodel work, including, but not limited to, reading and implementation of plan‑ograms, new item placement, void corrections, and special merchandising activity. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter, quick learner, has a strong attention to detail, and works well in a team situation. They must possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with business partners.

What will you do?

• Read and follow plan‑ograms to accurately complete reset and remodel projects while demonstrating knowledge of merchandising and retail terminology.
• Move and clean shelves, install racks and fixtures, display merchandise properly, place shelf strips and tags correctly, check date codes and plan‑ogram integrity, and process pack‑outs, restocks, and reorders.
• Partner with store personnel and co‑workers to achieve merchandising excellence, discuss changes, and maintain strong working relationships.
• Report observations and issues to the Mandate Senior Area Manager or Mandate Area Manager.
• Utilize web‑based applications to manage work schedules, accept assignments, access documentation, record start/completion times, track mileage and expenses, record time and attendance, and complete training activities.
• Prepare, process, submit, and manage documentation related to assigned reset and remodel work accurately and efficiently.
• Follow safety procedures, demonstrate awareness of surroundings, and proactively alert management to unsafe acts or conditions.
• Follow safety procedures, demonstrate awareness of surroundings, and proactively alert management to unsafe acts or conditions.

How will you succeed?

• Be a self‑starter and quick learner with strong attention to detail.
• Work effectively in a team environment and build positive relationships with store personnel and co‑workers.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with business partners and management.
• Follow all safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrate organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to multiple store locations.
• Minimum 1‑year experience reading and using plan‑ograms; retail and reset experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• Access to a computer with internet, email, and printing capabilities.
• Comfortable using technology, including smartphones and handheld devices.
• Able and willing to lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, decision‑making, and leadership skills.
• Ability or willingness to operate basic hand tools and equipment, including hammer, screwdriver, drill, and case cutter.
• Able to safely climb and stand on a step stool or ladder as needed.