Merchandiser

DESCRIPTION

The Merchandiser is required to engage consumers / retailers at our trade shows and retail outlets. These individuals will be responsible for representing ACOSTA and being experts for our principals. Consumer interaction will entail answering product and nutritional inquiries, providing samples / coupons and any other information requests or objectives as set forth by their Manager to achieve superior in-store results in an assigned territory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Approach consumers / retailers and offer them samples of great natural and organic products.

Inform and share key brand messages with enthusiasm.

Reaching sample and sales targets for the day.

Create an exciting, and memorable brand / shopping experience for the consumer / retailer.

Encourage consumers / retailers to purchase the brand (dependent on target audience , tradeshows or in-store demo).

Maintaining a safe & sanitary workstation.

Basic set up and tear down (ensure all supplies are provided before arrival).

Detailed postmortem reports and images of demo station.

QUALIFICATIONS

Socially confident, approachable, outgoing and enthusiastic personality

Reliable individual who can work independently and on a team

Access to a computer / internet for some online reporting / training

Sales experience is an asset

Quality Commitment, Detail Oriented

Strong demonstration of the following core competencies : ; Customer Service, and Communication Skills

Must be comfortable utilizing Technology

Physical Requirements :

Ability to stand for 8 hours and lift up to 25 lbs

Seeing

Ability to Travel

Pushing / Pulling

Color Perception

Climbing

Carrying (specify pounds 25 )

Lifting (specify pounds 25

ABOUT US

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an