Merchandiser Travel Retail Service

Acosta; Middlesex (NJ); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

A leading merchandising company in New Jersey is seeking a Merchandiser for part-time work. You will be responsible for reading and implementing planograms, performing reset and remodel tasks, and collaborating with store personnel. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, at least one year of experience in retail, and strong organizational and communication skills. This role requires travel and overnight stays 75-100% of the time, along with occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• At least 1-year experience reading & using planograms.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to build relationships.
• Comfortable utilizing technology in retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow planograms to complete reset and remodel work.
• Perform duties such as moving and cleaning shelves.
• Partner with store personnel for merchandising excellence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Smartphones

Computers

Job description

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General Information

Company: ACO-US

Location: MIDDLESEX, New Jersey, 08846

Ref #: 126327

Pay Rate: $17.00

Range Minimum: $17.00

Range Maximum: $17.00

Function: Merchandising

Employment Duration: Part‑time

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?

• Read and follow a plan‑o‑gram to effectively complete reset and remodel work. Have a working knowledge of merchandising and retail terminology.
• 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.
• Partner with store personnel and co‑workers to achieve and maintain merchandising excellence, discuss changes, and build an effective working relationship.
• Effectively and accurately prepare, process, submit, and manage documentation related to assigned reset and remodel work.
• Perform job safely by demonstrating full awareness of surroundings; use proper safety techniques and equipment when necessary; be proactive in alerting management to any unsafe act or condition to prevent injuries.
• Understand and follow all Acosta Policies and standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 1‑year experience reading & using planograms. Retail and reset responsibility experience preferred.
• Possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, and ability to build relationships with business partners.
• Comfortable utilizing technology (e.g., smartphones, computers, copier/fax, and handheld devices).
• Strong demonstration of 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 use of 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.
• Due to travel program requirements, this role requires employees to be at least 21 years of age to obtain the necessary credentials for travel.

Travel is required, with overnight stays up to 75‑100% of the time. Occasional weekend work would also 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.

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• 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.