A Merchandiser assists with marketing or promoting merchandise in a retail store. Advises on trends and styles; designs and creates merchandise displays in a store, to generate or improve customer sales. Works with sales associates, merchandise managers and product vendors. Monitors customer preferences and sales data.
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Area Merchandiser Lead
Newark, NJ Area Merchandiser Lead General Information Company:
PRE-US Location:
NEWARK, New Jersey, 07106 Ref #: 126699
Pay Rate:
$ 18.00 Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate
Range Minimum:
$ 18.00
Range Maximum:
$ 18.00
Function:
Merchandising Employment Duration:
Part-time Description and Requirements Join Premium Retail Services as an Area Merchandiser Lead on our Precision Team and take the lead in driving retail success across multiple store locations. This role is a perfect fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people, and has a strong understanding of retail operations and technology. As an Area Merchandiser Lead, you'll support execution, troubleshoot challenges, and foster meaningful relationships with both store leadership and team members. What's in it for you? Work independently while collaborating closely with market coordinators, reps, and leadership. Lead and support your peers through training, coaching, and retail execution. Use your problem-solving skills to resolve urgent retail issues in real time. Be a visible leader in stores and a trusted point of contact for both team members and clients. Flexible workdays with autonomy to complete your schedule efficiently. Join a team that values leadership, initiative, and continuous improvement. What will you do? Complete assigned retail tasks accurately and on time. Address and resolve urgent store issues as they arise. Conduct store and rep audits to ensure quality and consistency. Perform client walks and collaborate with clients when needed. Lead and support complex resets, individually or alongside a team. Conduct reviews for jobs and projects, including visit instructions, questions, and objectives. Complete time studies for upcoming work opportunities. Communicate clearly and consistently with management and field team members. Provide advanced training to existing representatives as needed.
Experience and Qualifications:
Strong attention to detail and a passion for high-quality execution. Available to work 32-35 hours per week. Experience in mentoring or training team members in retail environments. Confident in building relationships and communicating with store personnel. Dependable, professional, and confident, representing major consumer brands. Ability to follow detailed instructions and committed to team success. What you'll need: Strong attention to detail and a passion for high-quality execution. Reliable transportation to travel up to 150-200 miles between store locations. Availability for occasional overnight stays. A high school diploma or GED. An associate degree is preferred or 2+ years of grocery retail experience. Comfort using mobile apps, client platforms, and store tech. Ability to enable location services on your smartphone during work hours. So, are you Premium's next Area Merchandiser Lead? #WeArePremium Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran) | Under applicable requirements, such as the San Francisco FCO and the Los Angeles FCHIO, we consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories | E-Verify Employer •Acosta Group, in good faith, believes that any posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta Group may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future. Apply Now
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