**Merchandiser, Dedicated Client Retail Coverage** **General Information** **Company:** ACO-US **Location:** CONROE, Texas, 77301 **Ref #:** 66577 **Function:** Merchandising **Employment Duration:** Full-time **Description and Requirements** **The incumbent(s) in this position should** **exhibit** **the following Acosta values:** **People Minded** - Must show dignity and respect to allpeople **Integrity** - Must exemplify the highest degree of ethicalbehavior **Results Oriented** - Must show passion,prideand commitment tosucceed **Trust** - Must be honest,sincereandconfident **Teamwork** - Must build trustingrelationships **Innovation** - Must progress through a combination of creativity, commonsenseandvision **Balance** - Mustmaintainan optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life. **Summary:** The Dedicated Client Retail Coverage Merchandiser primarily provides retail sales merchandising coverage and coverage of retail special projects for a dedicated team within an assigned retail territory. They are responsible for representing the Company and our principals through store coverage and executing objectives as set forth by their Sales Manager or Unit Manager to achieve superior in-store results for a dedicated team in an assigned territory. * Deliver Sales Fundamentals (Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing) goals across all principals on agreed to retail priorities for a dedicated team in an assigned territory. * Maintain continual improvement of sales coverage and productivity for a dedicated team in an assigned territory. * Collaborate with supervisors on all major retail initiatives (new product introductions, contests, etc.) * Work with dedicated team principals in territory as assigned by supervisor. * Call on and develop relationships with key retail store operations decision-makers which enable Business Managers to achieve the dedicated team principals' objectives. * Develop and sell all key store personnel on major principal objectives such as brand information, shelf standards, etc. * Coordinate all merchandising events for a dedicated team in assigned territory. * Assist supervisors and Sales Manager in communicating customer needs, objectives, and plans. * Develop and execute retail territory coverage plan to ensure prioritized coverage goals are met. * Perform special projects as assigned by supervisor of Sales Manager. * Maintain full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts. * Rotate stock, clean and stock display, and price merchandise as appropriate. * Other duties as assigned **Education Requirements:** High School Diploma/GED **Work Experience Requirements:** Prior retail experience preferred, but not required. * Must be able to lift 60 pounds. * Must have a valid driver's license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time. * Must be available for weekend work (demos and food shows). Must be able to work nights and holidays. * Must be willing and able to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores). * Must be able to effectively communicate with others. * Must have good vision. * Must be able to operate a calculator, fax machine, telephone, copier, hand truck, pallet jack, hammer, screwdriver, drill, and case cutter. Physical Requirements: Seeing Ability to Travel Pushing/Pulling Color Perception Climbing Carrying (60 - lbs.) Lifting (60 - lbs.) Listening Personal Skills Requirements: Ability to Work without a Supervisor Time Management Strong Communication Skills Sales Experience Driving Requirements: Yes _By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Group Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions._ US: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/ Canada: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/ The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please usethe link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) Premium is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department for assistance. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those moving forward in the next step of the selection process will be contacted. **PipelineDetail:** 53060