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Retail Market Specialist

Acosta · Albany, NY · 3 wk ago
Business Development$18/hrPart-time

What's in it for you?

  • Consistent Monday thru Friday schedule with opportunities for weekend coverage.
  • Predictable daytime scheduling with 8AM start times.
  • Opportunity to merchandise brands you know and love across multiple categories.
  • Training and certification provided by experienced retail professionals.
  • Health plan options, including no-copay telemedicine.
  • Mileage reimbursement for travel between stores.
  • Competitive salary with opportunities to grow within Acosta.

What will you do?

  • Sell pre-approved incremental items to support promotions and build secondary displays.
  • Partner with store teams to drive product orders and secure impactful display opportunities.
  • Ensure client products are stocked, properly displayed, and positioned to drive incremental sales.
  • Work with store managers to resolve inventory issues while completing client audits and submitting same-day mobile reporting.
  • Stock and merchandise products (lifting up to 40 lbs) while pre-selling and building displays to enhance visibility.
  • Receive promotional and marketing materials at home and deliver them to stores for installation.
  • Capture and upload photos of completed work to demonstrate merchandising execution.
  • Communicate daily with your direct manager via phone, text, and email to proactively address store and market challenges.
  • Provide specialized “white glove” retail coverage within a 75-mile radius of your home.
  • Help train and develop new Retail Coverage Merchandisers (RCMs) within your assigned market.

Experience and Qualifications

  • A high school diploma/GED required.
  • At least one year of customer-facing retail experience required.
  • A strong desire to train and develop new retail employees.
  • Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods.

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