Territory Merchandising Lead

Acosta; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short-term)

Disability insurance (long-term)

401k program

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Territory Merchandising Lead at Acosta in Walnut Creek, CA is responsible for increasing sales through perfect on-shelf execution and product availability for Procter & Gamble brands. You will build strong relationships with store leadership, resolve out-of-stock issues, and implement merchandising programs, including displays and promotions, across up to 20 locations.

You will travel regularly, requiring a valid driver’s license.

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 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.

Skills

CPG experience

Relationship building

Strong communication

Driver's license

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Information
Company: ACO-US
Location: WALNUT CREEK, California, 94596
Ref #: 135604
Pay Rate: $ 23.37
Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate
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

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.

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

Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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• Premium, in good faith, believes that any posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Premium may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.

• 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.