Retail Coverage Merchandiser (Dedicated)

Company: Acosta Sales & Marketing
Location: Ames
Posted on: March 16, 2020

Job Description:

The Dedicated Team Retail Coverage Merchandiser primarily provides retail sales merchandising coverage and coverage of retail special projects for a dedicated team within an assigned retail territory.-- They are responsible for representing ACOSTA and our principals through store coverage and executing objectives as set forth by their Sales or Unit Manager to achieve superior in-store results for a dedicated team in an assigned territory.--Please click here to view the--Continuity Retail Coverage Merchandiser Job Preview--(http://www.acosta.com/media/asap/asaprec2/index.htm)! --The video will share specifics about the job and the work conditions.

• Deliver Sales Fundamentals (Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing goals across all principals on agreed to retail priorities for a dedicated team in an assigned territory.
• Maintain continual improvement of sales coverage and productivity for a dedicated team in an assigned territory.
• Follow Company policy in execution of work.
• Collaborate with supervisors on all major retail initiatives (new product introductions, contests, etc.)
• Work with dedicated team principals in territory as assigned by supervisor.
• Personally call on and develop relationships with key retail store operations decision-makers which enable Business Managers to achieve the dedicated team principals' objectives.
• Develop and sell all key store personnel on major principal objectives such as brand information, shelf standards, etc.
• Coordinate all merchandising events for a dedicated team in assigned territory.
• Assist supervisors and Sales Manager in communicating customer needs, objectives, and future plans.
• Develop and execute retail territory coverage plan to ensure prioritized coverage goals are met.
• Develop and execute personal Performance Agreement.
• Perform special projects as assigned by supervisor or Sales Manager.
• Maintain full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts.
• Rotate stock, clean and stock display and price merchandise as appropriate.
• Perform such duties as checking date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram.
• Report observations to Unit Manager regarding outdated product, unbalanced stock, out-of-stock situations and point of purchase requirements.
  • High School diploma or GED required.--
  • Prior retail experience preferred, but not required.
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Must have a valid driver---s license and must be able to drive a car for extended period of time.
  • Must be willing and able to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores).
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with others.-- Must have good vision and be able to operate a calculator, fax machine, telephone, copier, hand truck, pallet jack, hammer, screwdriver, drill and case cutter.
  • Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.--Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer----By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions.US:--http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/Canada:--http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/

Keywords: Acosta Sales & Marketing, Ames , Retail Coverage Merchandiser (Dedicated), Hospitality & Tourism , Ames, Iowa