Merchandiser Mandate Retail Service

Acosta is currently seeking motivated and career-minded candidates to join its national network of retail merchandisers. The Merchandiser Mandate Retail Service is responsible for 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. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, quick learner, has a strong attention to detail, and works well in a team situation. They must possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with business partners.

The pay rate is $16.00 per hour. Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate. The range minimum is $16.00 and the range maximum is $16.00.

The function is merchandising and the employment duration is part-time. The location is Clinton, New Jersey, 08809.

The candidate should be able to read and follow plan-o-grams to accurately complete reset and remodel projects while demonstrating knowledge of merchandising and retail terminology. They should move and clean shelves, install racks and fixtures, display merchandise properly, place shelf strips and tags correctly, check date codes and plan-o-gram integrity, and process pack-outs, restocks, and reorders. They should partner with store personnel and co-workers to achieve merchandising excellence, discuss changes, and maintain strong working relationships. They should report observations and issues to the Mandate Senior Area Manager or Mandate Area Manager. They should utilize web-based applications to manage work schedules, accept assignments, access documentation, record start/completion times, track mileage and expenses, record time and attendance, and complete training activities. They should prepare, process, submit, and manage documentation related to assigned reset and remodel work accurately and efficiently. They should follow safety procedures, demonstrate awareness of surroundings, and proactively alert management to unsafe acts or conditions.

To succeed, the candidate should be a self-starter and quick learner with strong attention to detail. They should work effectively in a team environment and build positive relationships with store personnel and co-workers. They should communicate clearly and professionally with business partners and management. They should follow all safety protocols and standard operating procedures. They should demonstrate organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently.

The candidate should have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to multiple store locations. They should have a minimum of 1-year experience reading and using plan-o-grams; retail and reset experience preferred. They should be able to maintain a professional appearance. They should have access to a computer with internet, email, and printing capabilities. They should be comfortable using technology, including smartphones and handheld devices. They should be able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs. They should have strong interpersonal, organizational, decision-making, and leadership skills. They should be able to operate basic hand tools and equipment, including hammer, screwdriver, drill, and case cutter. They should be able to safely climb and stand on a step stool or ladder as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran) | Under applicable requirements, such as the San Francisco FCO and the Los Angeles FCHIO, we consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories | E-Verify Employer 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. Acosta Group may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.