Retail Coverage Merchandiser - Grocery

General Information

Company: ACO-US Location: NEWTON, North Carolina, 28658 #: 115047 Pay Rate: $17.00 Range Minimum: $17.00 Range Maximum: $17.00 Function: Merchandising Employment Duration: Part-time

As a Retail Coverage Merchandiser, this role helps products from one of the world’s largest CPG companies stand out in assigned grocery stores. By ensuring product availability, building displays, and supporting promotional activity, this position connects shoppers with the brands they love while driving incremental sales. This position offers independence, flexible scheduling, and hands-on merchandising.

• Set your own workdays Sunday through Saturday, with occasional ad-hoc day-specific work.
• Work with brands you know and love across multiple product categories.
• Experience a dynamic, independent workday with variety in daily tasks.
• Learn from retail experts to master merchandising and reporting tools.
• Earn reimbursement for travel between stores.
• Competitive salary with opportunities to advance within Acosta.

• Visit assigned stores to ensure client products are stocked, properly displayed, and positioned to drive incremental sales.
• Collaborate with store managers to resolve inventory issues and maintain strong display standards.
• Sell pre-approved incremental items to support promotions and build secondary displays.
• Complete client-required audits and submit same-day reporting through mobile technology.
• Stock, pack out, and merchandise products, regularly lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Receive promotional and marketing materials at home and deliver them to stores for installation.
• Pre-sell and build displays that enhance product visibility.
• Capture and upload photos of completed work to demonstrate merchandising execution.
• Partner with store leadership and associates while staying in communication with the direct manager via phone, email, and text.

• Maintaining strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Staying organized, self-motivated, and consistent with store visit execution.
• Demonstrating professionalism when engaging with store teams and managers.
• Following instructions accurately and completing technology-based reporting reliably.
• Working efficiently with minimal supervision while adapting to varying store needs.
• Managing time effectively across multiple stores and tasks.
• Showing reliability, accountability, and consistency in completing responsibilities.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior retail or merchandising experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Comfortable using technology such as tablets, mobile apps, Teams, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, customer service ability, and attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Acosta is part of Acosta Group—a collective of retail, marketing and food service agencies reimagining how people connect with brands at every point in the shopping journey. Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in omnichannel shopping. Our teams build lasting relationships to ensure client brands get space in stores and perform online, while merchandisers shine in retail locations worldwide.

We are a diverse, inclusive employer with flexible scheduling options and opportunities for growth.

We value equal opportunity in employment practices and career progression. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race/ethnicity, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Acosta Group provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If accommodations are needed, please contact

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