Dedicated Team Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Dedicated Team Retail Coverage Merchandiser

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Company:
Acosta

Location:

Columbus, Ohio 43207
Reference #: 65935
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
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

The Retail Coverage Merchandiser is responsible for providing retail sales and merchandising coverage for a dedicated team within an assigned territory. This role supports retail special projects, ensures proper product placement, and maintains brand standards in-store. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, detail-oriented, and able to build strong relationships with store teams and key decision-makers while executing store-level objectives independently and as part of a team.

• Opportunity to work with well-known brands like Campbell's and drive in-store results.
• Gain experience in retail merchandising, product placement, and sales fundamentals.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to special projects and territory management.
• Daily variety working across multiple stores and tasks in your assigned territory.

• Deliver sales fundamentals, including distribution, shelving, merchandising, and pricing goals across assigned accounts.
• Maintain consistent improvement of sales coverage and productivity for a dedicated team.
• Follow company policies and execute work according to established standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors and Business Managers on major retail initiatives, including new product introductions, contests, and special projects.
• Personally call on and build relationships with key store operations decision-makers to achieve team objectives.
• Communicate brand information, shelf standards, and store priorities to key personnel.
• Coordinate merchandising events and special projects for your territory.
• Maintain full product distribution and display in assigned accounts.
• Rotate stock, clean and stock displays, price merchandise, and check date codes.
• Ensure adherence to approved planograms and report observations regarding out-of-stock, outdated, or unbalanced inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisors of Sales Managers.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with store teams and key decision-makers.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to execute store-level objectives independently.
• Comfortable following planograms and merchandising standards accurately.
• Ability to prioritize and manage territory coverage efficiently.
• Willingness to work in cold environments (refrigerated/freezer sections) for limited periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods.

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Prior retail or merchandising experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and operate basic tools such as telephones and case cutters.

• Ability to work in typical retail environments and varying store conditions.
• Frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 60 lbs.
• Work in cold environments as required.
• Part-time or full-time employment; daytime weekday shifts (M-F).
• Must be at least 21 years old.

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