Merchandiser Travel Retail Ser Lead

Merchandiser Travel Retail Ser Lead

Company: ACO-US

Location: Plainview, New York, 11803

Pay Rate: $19.00

Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate

Range Minimum: $19.00

Range Maximum: $19.00

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 Ser Lead is responsible for representing Acosta, our clients, and our customers by effectively leading a team and performing reset and remodel work including, but not limited to, the proper implementation of plan-o-grams, new item placement, void corrections, and special merchandising activity. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, quick learner, has a strong attention to detail, and works well in a team or independent situation. They must possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with business partners.

What Will You Do?

Serve as a team lead in the organization and execution of reset and remodel work. Effectively partner with store personnel for the scheduling and communication of reset and remodel work

Read and follow a plan-o-gram to effectively complete reset and remodel work. Have a working knowledge of merchandising and retail terminology

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 his/her 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

Some experience may be substituted for some of the above education.

3+ year's supervisory / management experience with the authority to direct and or oversee the employee's daily work activities

3+ year's Customer Service experience preferred.

Prior sales agent, 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, computer, copier/fax, and 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 to indicate work availability, check work assignments, accept work assignments, receive work documentation and information, record work start and completion times, record work mileage, record work expenses, record work time and attendance, and complete training activities

Be willing and able to work in cold environmental conditions (i.e., refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores) for limited periods of time

Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, decision-making and leadership skills. Must be able to read and communicate effectively with others

Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive in a car for extended periods of time

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

Tr Due to travel program requirements, this role requires employees to be at least 21 years of age to obtain the necessary credentials for travel.

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.

Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer