Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Acosta; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Retail Coverage Merchandiser to provide retail sales merchandising coverage in New York. The role involves executing merchandising objectives to achieve superior in-store results and requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401k program

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Strong demonstration of core competencies: Quality Commitment, Detail Oriented, Customer Service, and Communication Skills.
• Comfortable utilizing technology.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Delivers retail sales merchandising goals across all principals in assigned territories.
• Maintains full distribution and display of products according to plan-o-gram.
• Executes retail territory coverage plan to ensure merchandising coverage goals are met.

Skills

Quality Commitment

Detail Oriented

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Experience / skills and / or location may influence position wage rate

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

The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following Acosta values :

People Minded – Must show dignity and respect to all people

Integrity – Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior

Results Oriented – Must show passion, pride and commitment to succeed

Trust – Must be honest, sincere and confident

Teamwork – Must build trusting relationships

Innovation – Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense and vision

Balance – Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life.

Summary :

The Retail Coverage Merchandiser provides retail sales merchandising coverage and coverage of retail special projects for an assigned retail territory. Theyare responsible forrepresentingACOSTA and our principals through store coverage and executingobjectivesas set forth by theirManagerto achieve superior in-store results in an assigned territory.

Essential Functions :

• Delivers retail sales merchandising foals across all principals in assigned territories. 2. Meets client expectations regarding retail sales coverage and productivity in assigned territory. 3. Assists supervisors on retail initiatives (new product introductions, contests, etc.) as assigned. 4. As established by management, enters and transmits data in a timely manner. 5. Executes retail territory coverage plan to ensure merchandising coverage goals are met. 6. Executes personal Performance Agreement. 7. Executes merchandising events in assigned territory. 10. Maintains full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts per plan-o-gram. 11. Rotates stock, clean and stock display and price merchandise as appropriate. 12. Performs such duties as checking date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram. 13. Reports observations to Unit Manager regarding outdated product, unbalanced stock, out-of-stock situations and point of purchase requirements. 15. Other duties as assigned

Education Requirements :

High School Diploma / GED

Work Experience Requirements :

Prior retail experience preferred, but not required.

Strong demonstration of the following core competencies : Quality Commitment, Detail Oriented, Customer Service, and Communication Skills.

Must be comfortable utilizing technology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements :

be able to lift upto 30 pounds.

have a valid driver’s license and be ableto drive a car for extended periods of time.

be available for occasional weekend work(Demos and Food Shows). Must be able to work nights and holidays. (Night andholiday work will be pre-defined by position).

be willing and able to work in extremelycold conditions ( refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores).

be able to effectively communicate withothers. Must have good vision. Must be able able to operate calculator, faxmachine, telephone, copier, hand truck, hammer, screwdriver, and case cutter.

be able to stand and / or walk for longperiods of time.

Physical Requirements : Seeing Color Perception Lifting (30 – lbs.) Ability to Travel Pushing / Pulling

Listening Carrying (30 – lbs) Personal Skills Requirements : Ability to work without a supervisor Strong Communication Skills

Time Management

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