Retail Merchandising Associate – North Chicago, IL

Overview

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Job Description

Job Title: Retail Merchandising Associate – North Chicago, IL

Posting

Start Date:

9/22/25

Job Description: Together We Innovate. Together We Change Together We Lead. Together We Change. 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!

What you will be doing

• 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

What we want you to have

• 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

Compensation and Benefits 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 $49,500 – $52,000/ 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 Groupâs 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…