Retail Coverage Merchandiser - Grocery

Retail Coverage Merchandiser – Grocery (Acosta)

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• Company: ACO-US
• Location:
  
  Cleveland, Ohio, 44124
• Reference #: 115291
• Pay Rate: $16.50 (range $16.50 - $16.50)
• Function:
  Merchandising
• Employment Duration:
  Full‑time

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401(k) program
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program

As a Retail Coverage Merchandiser, this role helps products from one of the world’s largest CPG companies stand out in assigned grocery stores. By ensuring product availability, building displays, and supporting promotional activity, the position connects shoppers with the brands they love while driving incremental sales. The role offers independence, flexible scheduling, and hands‑on merchandising.

• Set your own workdays Sunday through Saturday with occasional ad‑hoc day‑specific work.
• Work with brands you know and love across multiple product categories.
• Enjoy a dynamic, independent workday with variety in daily tasks.
• Learn from retail experts to master merchandising and reporting tools.
• Earn reimbursement for travel between stores.
• Competitive salary with opportunities to advance within Acosta.

• Visit assigned stores to ensure client products are stocked, properly displayed, and positioned to drive incremental sales.
• Collaborate with store managers to resolve inventory issues and maintain strong display standards.
• Sell pre‑approved incremental items to support promotions and build secondary displays.
• Complete client‑required audits and submit same‑day reporting through mobile technology.
• Stock, pack out, and merchandise products, regularly lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Receive promotional and marketing materials at home and deliver them to stores for installation.
• Pre‑sell and build displays that enhance product visibility.
• Capture and upload photos of completed work to demonstrate merchandising execution.
• Partner with store leadership and associates while staying in communication with the direct manager via phone, email, and text.

• Maintain strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality work.
• Stay organized, self‑motivated, and consistent with store visit execution.
• Demonstrate professionalism when engaging with store teams and managers.
• Follow instructions accurately and complete technology‑based reporting reliably.
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision while adapting to varying store needs.
• Manage time effectively across multiple stores and tasks.
• Show reliability, accountability, and consistency in completing responsibilities.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior retail or merchandising experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs; stand/walk for extended periods.
• Comfortable using technology such as tablets, mobile apps, Teams, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, customer‑service ability, and attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and food‑service agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations worldwide.

We are a community of forward‑thinking, value‑driven professionals committed to trust and transparency. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we understand the importance of work–life balance, which is why many field roles provide flexible scheduling options. Join us and be part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, partners, and customers.

We empower you to discover your path and fully embrace being you as you shape your journey with us. At Acosta Group, we value equal opportunity…