Grocery Reset Merchandiser

Acosta; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

A leading merchandising company is looking for motivated candidates for the part-time role of Merchandiser Mandate Retail Service in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Successful applicants will have retail experience, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. Responsibilities include reading plan-o-grams, maintaining relationships with store personnel, and utilizing technology for work management. Candidates should have reliable transportation and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs. Training and documentation management are also part of the job.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience with plan-o-grams; retail/reset experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation to travel among multiple store locations.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and operate basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Read plan-o-grams to complete merchandising projects.
• Partner with store personnel to maintain strong relationships.
• Utilize web-based applications for managing work and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

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General Information

• Company: ACO-US
• Location: HILLSBOROUGH, New Jersey, 08844
• Ref #: 63871
• Pay Rate: $16.00
• Range Minimum: $16.00
• Range Maximum: $16.00
• Function: Merchandising
• Employment Duration: Part-time

Description and Requirements

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‑o‑grams, 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‑o‑grams 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‑o‑gram 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.

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‑o‑grams; 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran); Under applicable requirements, such as the San Francisco FCO and the Los Angeles FCHIO, we consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories; E‑Verify Employer.

Compensation Note

Acosta Group, in good faith, believes that any posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta Group may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.

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