Grocery Retail Coverage Merchandiser - FT - Full-time

The Retail Coverage merchandiser primarily provides retail sales merchandising coverage and coverage of retail special projects for an assigned retail territory. They are responsible for representing ACOSTA and our principals through store coverage and executing objectives as set forth by their Manager to achieve superior in-store results in an assigned territory.

The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following ACOSTA values:

• People Minded – Must show dignity and respect to all people
• Integrity – Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior
• Results Oriented – Must show passion, pride and commitment to succeed
• Trust – Must be honest, sincere and confident
• Teamwork – Must build trusting relationships
• Innovation – Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense and vision
• Balance – Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Meets client expectations regarding retail sales coverage and productivity in assigned territory.
• Develop and sell all key store personnel (upper store management) on major principal objectives such as brand information, shelf standards, display compliance, on-hand corrections, incremental selling opportunities, etc.
• Assists supervisors on retail initiatives (new product introductions, contests, etc.) as assigned.
• Reports observations to Unit manager regarding outdated product, unbalanced stock, out-of-stock situations and point of purchase requirements.
• As established by management, enters and transmits data in a timely manner daily.
• Develop and execute retail territory coverage plan to ensure prioritized coverage goals are met.
• Executes personal Performance Agreement and follows Company policy in execution of work.
• Reports observations to Unit manager regarding outdated product, unbalanced stock, out-of-stock situations and point of purchase requirements.
• Performs special projects as assigned by Manager.
• Maintains full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts per plan-o-gram.
• Rotates stock, clean and stock display and price merchandise as appropriate.
• Performs such duties as checking date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram.

Qualifications

• Prior retail experience preferred, but not required
• Strong demonstration of the following core competencies: Quality Commitment, Detail Oriented; Customer Service, Result Driven and Communication Skills
• Must be comfortable utilizing handheld Technology
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time.
• Must be available for potential overnight travel.
• Must be available Monday through Friday up to 8 hours per day
• 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, telephone, hand truck, hammer and case cutter.
• Must be able to lift, reach, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time

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Job ID 2018-141520

Work City Los Altos

PCN 194520

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Work Zip 94024

Category Field Jobs