Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Acosta; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Life insurance

401k

Generous PTO

Job summary

ACO-US is seeking a Retail Coverage Merchandiser in San Diego to optimize product visibility and drive sales for Primo Brands water in retail stores. You will conduct store visits, collaborate with store managers, and use a tablet to collect data while maintaining display standards.

The role emphasizes field-driven merchandising, relationship-building with store personnel, and executing the retail plan to increase client sales. A full-time position with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Prior retail experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Cover a set territory of retailers with regular store visits to ensure merchandising coverage goals.
• Support store managers on initiatives like new product introductions and contests.
• Upsell the retail plan by influencing store decision makers to order product.
• Develop and sell to store personnel on major objectives such as brand information and shelf standards.
• Build End caps, pallets, hutches/shippers, racks, and coolers to enhance displays.
• Transport unbuilt racks and hutches to stores and install them.

Skills

Retail experience

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Tablet

Job description

General Information

Company: ACO-US

Location: SAN DIEGO, California, 92108

Ref #: 99968

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'll 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'll 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 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 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 through identifying sales opportunities, shelf work and building relationships with store mangers.
• 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.

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Compliance Statement

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.