Merchandiser Retail Service

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• Company: ACO-US
• Location:
  
  BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, 06608
• #: 63395
• Pay Rate: $16.35 / hr
• Range Minimum: $16.35
• Range Maximum: $16.35
• Function:
  Merchandising
• Employment Duration:
  Full-time

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401k program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program

Merchandiser Travel Retail Service is responsible for representing Acosta, our clients, and our customers by effectively working in teams to perform reset and remodel work including, but not limited to, reading and implementing plan‑o‑grams, new item placement, void corrections, and special merchandising activity. Must be a self‑starter, quick learner, possess strong attention to detail, and work well in a team environment.

• Read and follow a plan‑o‑gram to effectively complete reset and remodel work. Have a working knowledge of merchandising and retail terminology.
• Perform duties such as moving and cleaning shelves, installing new racks and shelves, displaying merchandise properly, placing shelf strips and attaching tags properly, checking date codes and plan‑o‑gram integrity, and processing pack‑outs, restocks and reorders as necessary.
• Partner with store personnel and co‑workers to achieve and maintain merchandising excellence, discuss changes, and build an effective working relationship.
• Effectively and accurately prepare, process, submit, and manage documentation related to assigned reset and remodel work.
• Perform job safely by demonstrating full awareness of surroundings. Utilize proper safety techniques and equipment when necessary. Be proactive in alerting management to any unsafe act or condition to prevent injuries.
• Understand and follow all Acosta Policies and standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• At least 1‑year experience reading & using planograms. Retail and reset responsibility experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with business partners.
• Comfortable utilizing technology (smartphones, computers, copier/fax, handheld devices).
• Strong demonstration of the following core competencies:
  • Quality Commitment – maintain quality standards that meet and/or exceed expectations.
  • Detail Oriented – ensure work accuracy.
  • Customer Service – provide a level of service to customer concerns.
  • Communication Skills – ability to communicate effectively.
  • Effective ability to work accurately with web‑based applications for work availability, assignment, time recording, mileage, expenses, and training activities.
• Willing and able to work in cold environmental conditions (refrigerated and freezer sections) for limited periods.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, decision‑making, and leadership skills; able to read and communicate effectively with others.
• Due to travel program requirements, this role requires employees to be at least 21 years of age to obtain the necessary credentials for travel.

Travel is required, with overnight stays up to 75‑100% of the time. Occasional weekend work would also be required.

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.

The Acosta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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