Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Acosta; Randolph (MA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401k program

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Acosta in Randolph, Massachusetts is seeking a Retail Coverage Merchandiser responsible for enhancing product visibility and driving sales for clients. This role involves regular store visits, collaboration with managers, and the utilization of technology for data collection.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage time effectively. Full-time associates will receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation to visit a set territory of various retail locations.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand and/or walk for long periods.
• Prior retail experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct store visits and ensure merchandising coverage goals are met.
• Support store managers on retail initiatives and upsell products.
• Work with technology, including a tablet, for data collection.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

General Information

Company: ACO-US
Location: RANDOLPH, Massachusetts, 02368
Ref #: 101505
Pay Rate: $18.00
Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate
Range Minimum: $18.00
Range Maximum: $18.00
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

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

What’s in it for you

• Be a 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.
• Upsell the retail plan by influencing store decision makers to order product.
• Develop and sell to all key store personnel on major principal objectives such as brand information, shelf standards, etc.
• Build both scripted and incremental displays: end caps, pallets, hutches/shippers, racks, coolers, and other fixtures.
• Accept deliveries of large boxes (unbuilt, empty racks and cardboard hutches) and transport to the stores to build.
• Work with dedicated team principals in the territory as assigned by supervisor.
• 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 for 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, ensuring clear and concise communication.
• Be comfortable using technology, such as a tablet, for data collection and reporting.
• Be able to work without a supervisor, 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 competency including quality commitment, attention to detail, customer service, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand and/or walk for long periods.
• Must have reliable transportation to visit a set territory of various retail locations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.