Merchandiser Retail Coverage II – Walmart – PRIMARY
Are you applying to the internship?
Job Description
About the Company:
ACO-US (part of The Acosta Group) is a company that specializes in driving product availability and brand visibility for its clients in retail environments. They work with major retailers like Walmart, ensuring that their clients’ brands stand out and connect with customers. Acosta Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, operating as an Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran) and utilizing E-Verify for validating employment eligibility in the United States. They also adhere to privacy statements and terms of conditions for applicants.
Job Description (Detailed):
• Job Title: Merchandiser Retail Coverage II – Walmart – PRIMARY
• Company Hiring: Acosta (for ACO-US)
• Location: AURORA, Colorado, 80012 (specifically at Walmart stores in this area)
• Ref #: 43646
• Pay Rate: $18.81 per hour
• Function: Merchandising
• Employment Duration: Part-time
• Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401k program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Health plan options including no-copay telemedicine, regardless of hours worked.
Role Overview:
As a Merchandiser Retail Coverage II, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring Acosta’s client brands are prominent and available at Walmart stores. Your efforts will involve executing various retail merchandising activities to enhance product visibility and customer engagement with beloved brands in one of the world’s largest retail chains.
What’s in it for you?
• Opportunity to merchandise well-known and loved brands across various categories.
• Diverse job tasks, preventing monotony.
• Access to health plan options, including no-copay telemedicine, irrespective of hours worked.
Key Responsibilities (What will you do?):
• Scheduling: Work can be scheduled Sunday through Saturday, with specific days depending on location-specific requirements.
• Part-Time: Flexible schedule, 2-4 days a week, with Friday being a required work day.
• Start work between 6 AM and 9 AM, with work hours typically between 6 AM and 6 PM (no evenings).
• Product Management: Locate merchandise in the backroom, stock shelves, and pack out products onto the sales floor.
• Shelf Maintenance: Straighten and organize products on the shelves to ensure a tidy and appealing presentation.
• Promotional Material Handling: Receive, transport, and place coupons and signage materials within the store.
• Technology Use: Be comfortable using a company-issued mobile device to complete work, navigating multiple applications simultaneously. This includes answering simple, step-by-step questions within Acosta’s field technology.
• Reporting: Take photos of completed work to document success and provide accurate, concise data and photos by following provided instructions. Report work on the same day it is completed.
• Representation & Collaboration: Represent Acosta and its clients professionally in your assigned Walmart store(s). Partner effectively with Walmart store management and associates to achieve merchandising goals. Collaborate with your direct manager via email, phone, and text.
How will you succeed?
• Ownership: Take ownership of your assigned store(s), acting as the primary face of Acosta and building relationships to become the go-to Acosta resource over time.
• Independence & Integration: Enjoy working independently as an Acosta representative while remembering you are an extension of the Walmart family.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with store associates, store managers, and Acosta team members.
• Team Collaboration: Leverage support from and share best practices with the nationwide Walmart team through various communication channels.
• Support & Problem Solving: Contact your direct manager for assistance with in-store challenges.
• Efficiency & Accuracy: Complete work within provided timeframes, closely follow detailed instructions to ensure accuracy, and provide accurate and concise data and photos.
Tools & Requirements for the Job:
• Transportation: Access to reliable transportation is necessary to travel to and from multiple retail locations in your area as part of a daily schedule.
• Mobile Device Proficiency: Comfort with using a company-issued mobile device for work and navigating multiple applications.
This job posting describes the general duties and responsibilities for the Merchandiser Retail Coverage II position. Additional questions regarding the role can be discussed during the interview process with Acosta’s Talent Acquisition Team.
