Retail Merchandising Associate - Columbia, MD

Retail Merchandising Associate - Columbia, MD

Together We Innovate. Together We Change. Are you a detail oriented and process driven worker that has a real passion for making things happen? Do you take pride in your ability to understand plans and execute them at a high-level with the dream to do that at a Fortune 500 company? If so, Altria Group Distribution Company wants to connect with you to discuss our Retail Merchandising Associate role!

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver superior execution of the merchandising elements of trade programs at retail
• Place Point of Sale (POS) materials in retail stores to support trade programs, product and promotional initiatives and merchandise product where necessary
• Reset in-store merchandising fixtures by following a plan-o-gram. Resets include temporarily removing existing products, labeling for planned product and placing product back in fixtures
• Repair and replace damages or broken shelf and signage components on existing in-store merchandising fixtures, where applicable
• Manage your inventory of POS to ensure you have necessary materials for merchandising execution
• Count on hand product inventory in retail stores
• Ensure consistent and quality data collection
• Use systems and tools to improve our overall decision making
• Execute plans visiting more stores to improve our efficiency and customer contacts
• Provide feedback on the development and execution of market plans
• Promote a culture of engagement, collaboration, and inclusion and model inclusive behaviors

Specific Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Ability to follow specific instructions and complete a series of tasks, with strong attention to detail
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Courteous and professional communication while interacting with co-workers and customers and can remain calm and objective in occasionally tense situations
• Work independently and adapt to changing direction and tasks from one store to the next
• Proficient at using a computer for planning, recording and transmitting information, and communication through email and similar platforms
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills we offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including the following:

• Competitive salary is $51,000 - $53,500/ annually with annual incentive compensation by target
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees, spouses or domestic partners and eligible dependents
• Deferred Profit-Sharing (DPS) Plan: Company Contribution: After one year of service, you are eligible to receive a total company contribution to the DPS Plan of 13%-17% of your base salary!
• An annual Profit-Sharing contribution of 8, 10, or 12%, depending on Altria Group's earnings per share growth.
• An annual Supplemental contribution of 5%.
• Personal Contribution: From your hire date, you can generally contribute up to 35% of your base salary (pre-tax, after-tax and/or Roth) to the DPS Plan, subject to IRS contribution limits.
• Company Match: If you contribute to the DPS Plan, you will be eligible to receive a dollar-for-dollar match on what you contribute, up to 3% of your base salary, after just 90 days of service.
• Company vehicle for business and personal use (Chevy Traverse)
• A minimum of 3 weeks of vacation, 15 paid holidays and vacation purchase option
• Maternity and paternity leave of absence benefits. This benefit is an additional to short-term disability benefits, if applicable.
• Educational refund program and student loan reimbursement program
• Business laptop, cell phone and internet reimbursement
• Adoption assistance, child, and dependent care programs

Additional Information:

• Retail Merchandising Associates are required to wear company-provided shirts during working hours when visiting retail locations
• RMAs need to be 21 or older
• Local travel by car is required 100% of the time to visit assigned accounts/locations. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with no DUI/DWI in the last 3 years.
• You'll need the ability to work full time within the United States without sponsorship.
• You will need to reside in the geography where you have been assigned.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, reach, conduct overhead work and carry bags and boxes as part of the sales activities (up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis; up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis; possibly up to 50 pounds on a seldom basis).
• Occasionally requires climbing ladders of various heights.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, twist and bend.
• May be exposed to building environments that are loud, dusty, smoky, not well-ventilated and hot/cold.
• Overnight travel may be required occasionally if business necessitates.