Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Acosta; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401k program

Generous PTO

Job summary

Acosta in Cary, IL is seeking a full-time Merchandiser to cover a set territory with retail visits and in-store displays. The role emphasizes product placement, promotional materials, and store-level reporting, with a focus on reliability and independent work.

You will build displays, maintain brand presentation, and communicate observations through Acosta's field tools, contributing to brand success across major grocery accounts.

Qualifications

• Retail or merchandising experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple stores in a route.
• Reliable transportation to cover territory.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned retailers to ensure merchandising coverage.
• Install and maintain promotional materials and displays.
• Build product displays and maintain appearance.
• Report observations with photos using field technology.
• Share best practices with national teams.

Skills

Retail experience

Merchandising

Field marketing

Job description

General Information

• Company: ACO-US
• Location: CARY, Illinois, 60013
• Ref #: 62240
• Pay Rate: $ 15.00
• Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate
• Range Minimum: $ 15.00
• Range Maximum: $ 15.00
• 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

Our Dedicated Retail Coverage Teams represent major brands within major grocery store chains by driving product availability. Your merchandising activties will connect customers with the brands they love. Flexible schedules and no weekend work.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay, retention bonus, and benefits including medical, dental, paid time off, and 401(k) matching for full-time associates.
• Discounts with top brands like General Motors, Microsoft, AT&T, Dell, General Electric, and more.
• Opportunities for advancement for high-performing team members.
• Flexible schedules with no weekend work.

What will you do?

• Cover a set territory of retailers to make store visits and ensure merchandising coverage goals are met.
• Install, place, and maintain promotional materials and product displays according to client standards.
• Build displays to showcase products and maintain their overall appearance.
• Consult with management, report store-level observations, and complete detailed call notes with photos using Acosta's field technology.
• Share best practices and leverage support from teams nationwide through communication channels and social media groups.

How will you succeed?

• Maintain a high percentage of compliance with merchandising standards across your territory.
• Know the products and effectively communicate their value to store personnel and customers.
• Exhibit an "owner's mentality" with a proactive and responsive attitude about your market.
• Build and leverage strong relationships with store associates, management, and internal teams.
• Work independently while effectively meeting coverage and client objectives.

Experience and Requirements:

• Retail, merchandising, or field marketing experience is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple stores in your route.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Reliable transportation to reach all stores in your territory.

Compliance Information

Equal Opportunity Employer | E-Verify Employer | Pursuant to California FCO and FCIHO Acosta will consider all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, as well as those with criminal histories.

Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.

Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.