Merchandiser

Merchandiser Travel Retail Service

Company : ACO-US

Location : FAIRLESS HILLS, Pennsylvania, 19030

Function : Merchandising

Employment Duration : Part-time

Description and Requirements

Merchandisers are 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 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

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, computer, copier / fax, and handheld devices)

Strong demonstration of the following core competencies :

o Quality Commitment Maintain quality standards that meet and / or exceed expectations

o Detail Oriented Ensure work accuracy

o Customer Service Provide a level of service to customer concerns.

o 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

Must 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

Travel is required and could be up to 50%. Overnight stays and occasional weekend work would be 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

Premium is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department for assistance. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those moving forward in the next step of the selection process will be contacted.