Merchandiser

Merchandiser

Acosta is currently seeking motivated and career-minded candidates to join its national network of retail merchandisers. The Mandate Retail Service Merchandiser is responsible for 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. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, quick learner, has a strong attention to detail, and works well in a team situation. They must possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with business partners.

Responsibilities include :

• Reading and following a plan-o-gram to effectively complete reset and remodel work.
• Performing 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.
• Partnering with store personnel and co-workers to achieve and maintain merchandising excellence, discuss changes, and build an effective working relationship.
• Reporting and discussing observations and issues with Mandate Senior Area Manager / Mandate Area Manager.
• Effectively and accurately working with web-based applications to indicate work availability, check schedule for work assignments, accept work assignments, receive work documentation and information, record work start and completion times, record work mileage, record work expenses, record work time and attendance, and complete training activities.
• Effectively and accurately preparing, processing, submitting, and managing documentation related to assigned reset and remodel work.
• Performing job safely by demonstrating full awareness of his / her surroundings. Utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment use when necessary. Being proactive in alerting management to any unsafe act or condition to prevent injuries.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Understanding and following all Acosta policies and standard operating procedures.

Requirements include : reliable transportation, ability to maintain a professional appearance, computer access with printer / Internet / email, comfortable utilizing technology (i.e. smartphones and handheld devices), willingness and ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs, strong interpersonal, organizational, decision making and leadership skills, ability to read and communicate effectively with others, and ability to operate or learn how to operate various tools and equipment.

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