Merchandiser Retail Service

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Company: ACO-US
Location: POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, 12603
#: 63385
Pay Rate: $18.00
Range Minimum: $18.00
Range Maximum: $18.00
Function: Merchandising
Employment Duration: Full-time

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401k program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program

Merchandiser Travel Retail Service is responsible for representing Acosta, our clients, and our customers by 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. Must be a self-starter, quick learner, has a strong attention to detail, and works well in a team environment.

• Read and follow a plan-o-gram to effectively complete reset and remodel work. Have a working knowledge of merchandising and retail terminology.
• Perform duties such as moving and cleaning shelves, installing new racks and shelves, displaying merchandise properly, placing shelf strips and attaching tags properly, checking date codes and plan-o-gram integrity, and processing pack-outs, restocks and reorders as necessary.
• Partner with store personnel and co-workers to achieve and maintain merchandising excellence, discuss changes, and build an effective working relationship.
• Effectively and accurately prepare, process, submit, and manage documentation related to assigned reset and remodel work.
• Perform job safely by demonstrating full awareness of surroundings, utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment, and proactively alerting management to any unsafe act or condition to prevent injuries.
• Understand and follow all Acosta Policies and standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• At least 1-year experience reading & using planograms. Retail and reset responsibility experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with business partners.
• Comfortable utilizing technology (smartphones, computers, copier/fax, handheld devices).
• Strong demonstration of core competencies:
  Quality Commitment, Detail Oriented, Customer Service, Communication Skills, effective use of web-based applications for work management.
• Willing and able to work in cold environmental conditions for limited periods.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to obtain travel credentials.

Travel is required, with overnight stays up to 75-100% of the time. Occasional weekend work would also be required.

The Acosta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.