What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandiser Retail Coverage position at ACO-US?
Overview
The Retail Coverage Merchandiser provides retail sales merchandising, completes special projects, and builds strong relationships with store managers to help increase sales for our clients.
Responsibilities
- Cover a set territory of retailers to make store visits representing Hostess and Voortman brands
- Assist store managers on retail initiatives (new product introductions, contests, etc.) as assigned.
- Work with technology collecting and reporting data from store visits with a company furnished tablet.
- Works independently to make store visits to ensure merchandising coverage goals are met.
- Maintain full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts.
- Clean, stock, rotate, and price merchandise, as appropriate.
- Perform audits such as checking date codes and ensuring adherence to approved modular integrity.
- Follow store policies and procedures while being an expert for the clients you represent.
- Consult with management promptly, meet objectives and goals as assigned, and report store-level observations related to client product and Customer needs.
- Advocate for the client through sales opportunities, shelf work, and building relationships with store managers
Qualifications
- Prior retail experience preferred, but not required
- Strong demonstration of the following core competencies: Quality Commitment, Detail Oriented; Customer Service, and Communication Skills
- Comfortably using technology such as a tablet
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a car for extended periods.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods.
