Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Acosta Sales & Marketing; Normal (IL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retention bonus

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) matching

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking a part-time Retail Coverage Merchandiser in Normal, IL to cover a territory of retailers, install and maintain client promotional materials, and build attractive product displays. You will report observations and collaborate with management using field technology, while leveraging nationwide support and best-practice sharing.

Ideal candidates have retail/merchandising experience, can work independently across multiple stores, and possess strong attention to detail and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Merchandising

Independent work

Attention to detail

Organization

Job description

Retail Coverage Merchandiser

General Information

Company: ACO-US

Location: NORMAL, Illinois, 61761

Ref #: 100184

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: Part-time

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran) | Under applicable requirements, such as the San Francisco FCO and the Los Angeles FCHIO, we consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories | E-Verify Employer

*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.