Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Acosta; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in merchandising is seeking a Retail Coverage Merchandiser in Granite City, Illinois. In this role, you will optimize product visibility and drive sales through store visits, collaboration with store managers, and maintaining product display standards. This part-time position offers flexible scheduling without weekend work and requires a High School Diploma. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible schedules with no weekend work

Full benefits package for Full-Time associates

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Prior retail experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand or walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct store visits to ensure merchandising coverage goals are met.
• Support store managers on retail initiatives and new product introductions.
• Utilize technology for data collection and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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Description and Requirements

As the Retail Coverage Merchandiser, you'll be responsible for optimizing product visibility and driving sales in retail stores. Your duties include conducting store visits, collaborating with store managers, utilizing technology for data collection, and maintaining product display standards. You'll provide retail sales merchandising, complete special projects, and build strong relationships with store managers to help increase sales for our clients.

General Information

• Company: ACO-US
• Location: GRANITE CITY, Illinois, 62040
• Ref #: 100973
• Function: Merchandising
• Employment Duration: Part-time

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a collaborative and culture-oriented team.
• Enjoy flexible schedules with no weekend work.
• Full benefits package for Full-Time associates.

What will you do?

• Cover a set territory of retailers, ensuring merchandising coverage goals are met through regular store visits.
• Support store managers on retail initiatives such as new product introductions and contests.
• Work with technology, including a company-furnished tablet, to collect and report data from store visits.
• Ensure full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts, including cleaning, stocking, rotating, and pricing merchandise.
• Conduct audits to check data codes, ensure adherence to approved plan-o-grams, and report observations to the Unit Manager.
• Consult with management, meet objectives and goals, and report store-level observations related to client product and customer needs.
• Advocate for clients by identifying sales opportunities, shelf work, and building relationships with store managers.
• Ensure merchandising coverage goals are met by executing the retail territory coverage plan.

How will you succeed?

• Adhere to store policies and procedures while representing the clients you serve as an expert.
• Be detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and precision in tasks such as product display and audits.
• Prioritize customer service, building positive relationships with store managers and customers.
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and clients.
• Be comfortable using technology, such as a tablet, for data collection and reporting.
• Work independently, have strong communication skills, and manage time effectively.

Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Prior retail experience preferred but not required.
• Strong demonstration of core competencies including quality commitment, attention to detail, customer service, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand or walk for long periods.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

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