Acosta

The Retail Coverage Merchandiser provides retail sales merchandising, completes special projects, and builds strong relationships with store managers to drive sales for Hostess and Voortman brands. This role is responsible for maintaining merchandising standards, supporting retail initiatives, and ensuring product availability. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work independently while building strong business relationships with store personnel.

What will you do?  

• Cover a set territory of retail stores to perform merchandising and support client initiatives.
• Assist store managers with retail programs, including new product launches, contests, and other promotions.
• Maintain full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts, ensuring proper stock rotation, pricing, and planogram compliance.
• Perform audits, check date codes, and maintain modular integrity.
• Collect and report data from store visits using a company-provided tablet.
• Advocate for clients through sales opportunities, shelf work, and relationship-building with store personnel.
• Follow store policies and procedures while providing expertise for client products.
• Consult with management to meet objectives and report store-level observations.
• Stand, walk, and work in stores for extended periods while adhering to safety guidelines.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Prior retail experience preferred but not required.
• Strong skills in quality commitment, attention to detail, customer service, and communication.
• Comfortable using technology such as tablets and web-based applications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements :

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 30 pounds. 
• Work in cold environments as needed. 
• Travel within the assigned territory is required.