Merchandiser Travel Retail Service

Overview Merchandiser Travel Retail Service General Information Company: ACO-US Location: SOMERVILLE, New Jersey, 08876 Ref #: 116972 Pay Rate: $ 18.00 Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate Range Minimum: $ 18.00 Range Maximum: $ 18.00 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 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 implementation of plan-o-grams, new item placement, void corrections, and special merchandising activity. Must be a self-starter, quick learner, has a strong attention to detail, and works well in a team environment. What will you do? 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 use 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 Qualifications High School Diploma/GED At least 1-year experience reading & using planograms. Retail and reset responsibility experience preferred Possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with business partners Comfortable utilizing Technology (i.e., smartphones, computers, copier/fax, and handheld devices) 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 with web-based applications to indicate work availability, check work assignments, accept work assignments, receive work documentation, record times, mileage, expenses, attendance, and complete training activities Must be willing and able to work in cold environmental conditions (refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores) for limited periods Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, decision-making, and leadership skills. Must be able to read and communicate effectively with others Travel requirements: at least 21 years of age to obtain necessary credentials; travel with overnight stays up to 75 - 100% of the time; occasional weekend work 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 By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Group Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions. US: Plain text privacy policy information not included here. The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States. For information on E-Verify and your rights as a job applicant, visit the Employer Resources (e-verify.gov). Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran). We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories in accordance with applicable requirements. *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. This range may be modified in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr