Acosta
Retail Coverage Merchandiser – Grocery
Acosta is hiring on a full‑time basis for the Retail Coverage Merchandiser – Grocery role in Chicago, Illinois. The position involves frequent store visits, data collection, merchandising, and inventory coordination to promote client products and increase incremental sales.
Job Responsibilities
Visit assigned stores to ensure client products are available, properly displayed, and driving incremental sales.
Collaborate with store managers to resolve inventory discrepancies and maintain product display standards.
Sell pre‑approved incremental products to build secondary displays and support promotional initiatives.
Accurately complete client‑mandated audits and report work the same day using mobile technology.
Stock, pack out, and merchandise products, routinely lifting up to 40 pounds, ensuring shoppers can easily find what they need.
Receive marketing and promotional materials at home and deliver them to stores, installing materials according to instructions.
Pre‑sell and build displays to showcase client products as needed.
Take photos of completed work to demonstrate success and represent Acosta and the client professionally.
Partner with store management and associates, collaborating with your direct manager via email, phone, and text to ensure store goals are met.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Prior retail experience preferred but not required.
Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, customer service, and communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand or walk for long periods.
Comfortable using technology such as tablets or mobile devices for data collection, reporting, and Microsoft platforms (Teams, Excel, Outlook).
Must have reliable transportation and be at least 18 years of age.
Benefits
Flexible scheduling, allowing you to set your own workdays Sunday through Saturday, with occasional ad‑hoc day‑specific work.
Merchandise brands you know and love across multiple categories.
Variety in daily tasks and independence in your day‑to‑day work.
Training and certification provided by retail experts.
Health plan options including no‑copay telemedicine, regardless of hours worked.
Reimbursement program for mileage driven between stores.
Competitive salary and opportunity to grow within Acosta.
About Acosta Acosta is a part of the 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. 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.
Equal‑Opportunity Employer Acosta and the Acosta Group are equal‑opportunity employers. Acosta and the Acosta Group are committed 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: https://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/ Canada: https://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/
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Acosta is hiring on a full‑time basis for the Retail Coverage Merchandiser – Grocery role in Chicago, Illinois. The position involves frequent store visits, data collection, merchandising, and inventory coordination to promote client products and increase incremental sales.
Job Responsibilities
Visit assigned stores to ensure client products are available, properly displayed, and driving incremental sales.
Collaborate with store managers to resolve inventory discrepancies and maintain product display standards.
Sell pre‑approved incremental products to build secondary displays and support promotional initiatives.
Accurately complete client‑mandated audits and report work the same day using mobile technology.
Stock, pack out, and merchandise products, routinely lifting up to 40 pounds, ensuring shoppers can easily find what they need.
Receive marketing and promotional materials at home and deliver them to stores, installing materials according to instructions.
Pre‑sell and build displays to showcase client products as needed.
Take photos of completed work to demonstrate success and represent Acosta and the client professionally.
Partner with store management and associates, collaborating with your direct manager via email, phone, and text to ensure store goals are met.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Prior retail experience preferred but not required.
Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, customer service, and communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand or walk for long periods.
Comfortable using technology such as tablets or mobile devices for data collection, reporting, and Microsoft platforms (Teams, Excel, Outlook).
Must have reliable transportation and be at least 18 years of age.
Benefits
Flexible scheduling, allowing you to set your own workdays Sunday through Saturday, with occasional ad‑hoc day‑specific work.
Merchandise brands you know and love across multiple categories.
Variety in daily tasks and independence in your day‑to‑day work.
Training and certification provided by retail experts.
Health plan options including no‑copay telemedicine, regardless of hours worked.
Reimbursement program for mileage driven between stores.
Competitive salary and opportunity to grow within Acosta.
About Acosta Acosta is a part of the 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. 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.
Equal‑Opportunity Employer Acosta and the Acosta Group are equal‑opportunity employers. Acosta and the Acosta Group are committed 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: https://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/ Canada: https://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/
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