Retail Sales Merchandiser - Grocery

General InformationCompany: ACO-USLocation: SARASOTA, Florida, 34238Ref #: 115206Pay Rate: $ 18.00Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rateRange Minimum: $ 17.00Range Maximum: $ 17.00Function: MerchandisingEmployment Duration: Full-timeBenefits:Medical, dental and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability401k programGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) programDescription And RequirementsMake your mark as a Retail Sales Merchandiser by helping top CPG brands stand out at retailers—driving sales through eye-catching displays, strong product availability, and smart in-store influence while building relationships that matter.$150 Bonus!Join us as a Retail Sales Merchandiser and stay active for at least 60 days and you'll earn an extra $150 just for being part of the team!What's in it for you?Consistent Monday thru Friday schedule with opportunities for weekend coveragePredictable daytime scheduling with 8AM start timesOpportunity to merchandise brands you know and love across multiple categoriesTraining and certification from experienced retail professionalsHealth plan options, including no-copay telemedicineMileage reimbursement for travel between storesCompetitive salary with opportunities to advance within AcostaWhat will you do?Manage a territory of 20–40 retail stores, ensuring strong in-store support and display executionSell pre-approved incremental items to support promotions and build secondary displaysPartner with store teams to drive product orders and secure impactful display opportunitiesEnsure client products are stocked, properly displayed, and positioned to drive incremental salesWork with store managers to resolve inventory issues while completing client audits and submitting same-day mobile reportingStock and merchandise products while pre-selling and building displays to enhance visibilityReceive promotional and marketing materials at home and deliver them to stores for installationCapture and upload photos of completed work to demonstrate merchandising executionCommunicate daily with your direct manager via phone, text, and email to proactively address store and market challengesHow will you succeed?Proactively selling in promotional items, building displays, and maintaining strong, consistent communication with store leadershipMaintaining strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workStaying organized, self-motivated, and consistent with store visit executionDemonstrating professionalism when engaging with store teams and managersFollowing instructions accurately and completing technology-based reporting reliablyWorking efficiently with minimal supervision while adapting to varying store needsManaging time effectively across multiple stores and tasksShowing reliability, accountability, and consistency in completing responsibilitiesExperience and Qualifications :High School Diploma or GED requiredMin 6 months retail experience in a customer facing role requiredAbility to lift up to 40 lbs and stand/walk for extended periodsComfortable using technology such as tablets, mobile apps, Teams, Excel, and OutlookStrong communication, customer service ability, and attention to detailReliable transportationMust be at least 18 years oldWho We Are:Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.We empower you to Discover Your Path and fully embrace BEING YOU as you shape your journey with us. At Acosta Group, we value equal opportunity in employment practices and career progression. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive workforce, and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race/ethnicity, gender/gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local laws.As an equal-opportunity employer, Acosta Group will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with physical or mental disabilities to complete applications or interviews for employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact EmployeeServices@acosta.com.By applying, you agree to our Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions. US: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/Canada: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/Acosta is an Acosta Group Agency. To learn more about Acosta, click here.Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran) | Under applicable requirements, such as the San Francisco FCO and the Los Angeles FCHIO, we consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories | E-Verify EmployerAcosta Group, in good faith, believes that any posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta Group may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.