Retail Merchandising Associate - North Chicago, IL

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Are you a detail oriented and process driven worker that has a real passion for making things happen? Do you take pride in your ability to understand plans and execute them at a high-level with the dream to do that at a Fortune 200 company? If so, Altria Group Distribution Company wants to connect with you to discuss our Retail Merchandising Associate role!

• Altria Group Distribution Company (AGDC) is currently seeking a qualified Retail Merchandising Associate to join our team. As a Retail Merchandising Associate with Altria, you will provide superior execution to build the best in-store experience for consumers.
• You will be responsible for the below:
  • Deliver superior execution of the merchandising elements of trade programs at retail
  • Place Point of Sale (POS) materials in retail stores to support trade programs, product and promotional initiatives and merchandise product where necessary
  • Reset in-store merchandising fixtures by following a plan-o-gram. Resets include temporarily removing existing products, labeling for planned product and placing product back in fixtures.
  • Repair and replace damages or broken shelf and signage components on existing in-store merchandising fixtures, where applicable
  • Manage your inventory of POS to ensure you have necessary materials for merchandising execution
  • Count on hand product inventory in retail stores
  • Ensure consistent and quality data collection
  • Use systems and tools to improve our overall decision making
  • Execute plans visiting more stores to improve our efficiency and customer contacts
  • Provide feedback on the development and execution of market plans
  • Promote a culture of engagement, collaboration, and inclusion and model inclusive behaviors

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Ability to follow specific instructions and complete a series of tasks, with strong attention to detail
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Courteous and professional communication while interacting with co-workers and customers and can remain calm and objective in occasionally tense situations
• Work independently and adapt to changing direction and tasks from one store to the next
• Proficient at using a computer for planning, recording and transmitting information, and communication through email and similar platforms
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills we offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including the following:
Competitive salary is $49500 - $52000/ annually with annual incentive compensation by target:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees, spouses or domestic partners and eligible dependents
• Deferred Profit-Sharing (DPS) Plan:
• Company Contribution:
  After one year of service, you are eligible to receive a total company contribution to the DPS Plan of 13%-17% of your base salary!
• An annual Profit-Sharing contribution of 8, 10, or 12%, depending on Altria Group’s earnings per share growth.
• An annual Supplemental contribution of 5%.
• Personal Contribution:
  From your hire date, you can generally contribute up to 35% of your base salary (pre-tax, after-tax and/or Roth) to the DPS Plan, subject to IRS contribution limits.
• Company Match:
  If you contribute to the DPS Plan, you will be eligible to receive a dollar-for-dollar match on what you contribute, up to 3% of your base salary, after just 90 days of service.
• Company vehicle for business and personal use (Chevy Traverse)
• A minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 15 paid holidays and vacation purchase option
• Maternity and paternity leave of absence benefits. This benefit is an additional to short-term disability benefits, if applicable.
• Educational refund program and student loan reimbursement program
• Business laptop, cell phone and internet reimbursement
• Adoption assistance, child, and dependent care programs
• Retail Merchandising Associates are required to wear company-provided shirts during working hours when visiting retail locations

RMAs need to be 21 or older. Local travel by car is…