Territory Merchandising Lead

Premium Retail Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) program

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Brand exposure

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking a Territory Merchandising Lead to boost sales and on-shelf performance for Procter & Gamble products. You’ll build relationships with store leaders, resolve stock issues, and execute merchandising plans including displays and promotions across up to 20 locations.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, plus a valid driver’s license for statewide travel. Join a collaborative team serving top retailers in the U.S. and Canada.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; degree preferred.
• Proven ability to build relationships and overcome obstacles to improve sales.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with store leadership and associates to drive sales and merchandising success.
• Increase shelf presence of Procter & Gamble products and resolve out-of-stock issues.
• Execute merchandising plans, including product placement, display building, and promotional activities.
• Utilize data to identify problems and implement actionable solutions within the territory.
• Travel across assigned stores and document visits, progress, and results.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client objectives are met.

Skills

CPG experience

Relationship building

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Territory Merchandising Lead is responsible for increasing sales volume through perfect on-shelf execution and product availability for Procter & Gamble products. This role involves building strong relationships with store leadership and associates, resolving out-of-stock issues, executing merchandising programs, building displays, and using data to implement action plans. This position requires traveling to up to 20 store locations, so a valid driver’s license is necessary.

What's in it for you?

• Job stability and a set schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling, programs, and tools for work-life balance)
• Opportunity to work with leading brands and top retailers across the U.S. and Canada

What will you do?

• Build strong relationships with store leadership and associates to drive sales and merchandising success.
• Increase the shelf presence of Procter & Gamble products and resolve out-of-stock issues.
• Execute merchandising plans, including product placement, display building, and promotional activities.
• Utilize data to identify problems and implement actionable solutions within the territory.
• Travel across assigned stores and document visits, progress, and results.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client objectives are met.

How will you succeed?

• Demonstrate resilience, determination, and flexibility to overcome in-store challenges.
• Take a hands-on approach to execute plans and find favorable solutions at the store level.
• Use intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to track and report on results.
• Exhibit energy, passion, and a proactive approach to overcoming shelf availability challenges.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 1+ years of relevant Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; degree preferred.
• Proven ability to build relationships and overcome obstacles to improve sales.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Acosta Group’s Talent Acquisition Team will go over any questions you have regarding the above during the interview process.

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