Merchandiser Travel Retail Service

Acosta Sales & Marketing; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Merchandiser to join their team in Des Moines. This role involves collaborating with store personnel to execute merchandising strategies, ensuring product displays meet company standards. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a passion for customer service, working in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and innovation. With opportunities for travel and a supportive work culture, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the retail space. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are ready to take on new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401k program

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with planograms and retail responsibilities preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow plan-o-grams for resets and remodels.
• Partner with store personnel for merchandising excellence.
• Prepare and manage documentation for assigned tasks.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Ability to Work in Cold Conditions

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Smartphones

Computer

Handheld Devices

Job description

Merchandiser Travel Retail Service

General Information

Company: ACO-US

Location: DES MOINES, Iowa, 50310

Ref #: 63382

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

Merchandiser Travel Retail Service is responsible for representing Acosta, our clients, and our customers by 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. Must be a self-starter, quick learner, has a strong attention to detail, and works well in a team environment.

What will you do?

1. Read and follow a plan-o-gram to effectively complete reset and remodel work. Have a working knowledge of merchandising and retail terminology.
2. Perform duties such as moving and cleaning shelves, installing new racks and shelves, displaying merchandise properly, placing shelf strips and attaching tags properly, checking date codes and plan-o-gram integrity, and processing pack-outs, restocks and reorders as necessary.
3. Partner with store personnel and co-workers to achieve and maintain merchandising excellence, discuss changes, and build an effective working relationship.
4. Effectively and accurately prepare, process, submit, and manage documentation related to assigned reset and remodel work.
5. Perform job safely by demonstrating full awareness of his/her surroundings. Utilize proper safety techniques and equipment use when necessary. Be proactive in alerting management to any unsafe act or condition to prevent injuries.
6. Understand and follow all Acosta Policies and standard operating procedures.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma/GED.
2. At least 1-year experience reading & using planograms. Retail and reset responsibility experience preferred.
3. Possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with business partners.
4. Comfortable utilizing Technology (i.e., smartphones, computer, copier/fax, and handheld devices).
5. Strong demonstration of the following core competencies:

• Quality Commitment: Maintain quality standards that meet and/or exceed expectations.
• Detail Oriented: Ensure work accuracy.
• Customer Service: Provide a level of service to customer concerns.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively.

Effective ability to work accurately with web-based applications to indicate work availability, check work assignments, accept work assignments, receive work documentation and information, record work start and completion times, record work mileage, record work expenses, record work time and attendance, and complete training activities.

Must be willing and able to work in cold environmental conditions (i.e., refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores) for limited periods of time.

Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, decision making and leadership skills. Must be able to read and communicate effectively with others.

Travel is required and could be up to 50%. Overnight stays and occasional weekend work would be required.

This job posting covers the general job duties for this position and does not imply that these are the only tasks required. The Acosta Group’s Talent Acquisition Team will go over any questions you have regarding the above during the interview process.

The Acosta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.