Merchandiser Travel Retail Ser Lead

Merchandiser Travel Retail Ser Lead General Information Company: ACO-US Location: ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, 28803 Ref #: 64714 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 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 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 oversee employee’s daily work activities. 3+ year’s Customer Service experience preferred. Prior sales agent, retail, and reset responsibility experience preferred. Must possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with business partners. Comfortable utilizing technology (smartphones, computer, copier/fax, handheld devices). 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. Must be willing and able to work in cold environmental conditions (refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores) for limited periods of time. Travel is required, with overnight stays up to 75–100% of the time. Occasional weekend work would also be required. Employees must be at least 21 years old to obtain the necessary credentials for travel. Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran) and considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories. Acosta utilizes E‑Verify to validate the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr