Retail Merchandising Associate

Retail Merchandising Associate - North Chicago, IL

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Are you a detail oriented and process driven worker that has a real passion for making things happen? Do you take pride in your ability to understand plans and execute them at a high-level with the dream to do that at a Fortune 200 company? If so, Altria Group Distribution Company wants to connect with you to discuss our Retail Merchandising Associate role!

What You Will Be Doing

Altria Group Distribution Company (AGDC) is currently seeking a qualified Retail Merchandising Associate to join our team. As a Retail Merchandising Associate with Altria, you will provide superior execution to build the best in-store experience for consumers.

You will be responsible for the below :

• Deliver superior execution of the merchandising elements of trade programs at retail
• Place Point of Sale (POS) materials in retail stores to support trade programs, product and promotional initiatives and merchandise product where necessary
• Reset in-store merchandising fixtures by following a plan-o-gram. Resets include temporarily removing existing products, labeling for planned product and placing product back in fixtures.
• Repair and replace damages or broken shelf and signage components on existing in-store merchandising fixtures, where applicable
• Manage your inventory of POS to ensure you have necessary materials for merchandising execution
• Count on hand product inventory in retail stores
• Ensure consistent and quality data collection
• Use systems and tools to improve our overall decision making
• Execute plans visiting more stores to improve our efficiency and customer contacts
• Provide feedback on the development and execution of market plans
• Promote a culture of engagement, collaboration, and inclusion and model inclusive behaviors

What We Want You To Have

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills we offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including the following : Competitive salary is $49500 - $52000 / annually with annual incentive compensation by target :

Additional Information

RMAs need to be 21 or older. Local travel by car is required 100% of the time to visit assigned accounts / locations. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with no DUI / DWI in the last 3 years. You'll need the ability to work full time within the United States without sponsorship. You will need to reside in the geography where you have been assigned. Must be able to lift, push, pull, reach, conduct overhead work and carry bags and boxes as part of the sales activities (up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis; up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis; possibly up to 50 pounds on a seldom basis). Occasionally requires climbing ladders of various heights. Must be able to stoop, kneel, twist and bend. May be exposed to building environments that are loud, dusty, smoky, not well-ventilated and hot / cold. Overnight travel may be required occasionally if business necessitates. We do not retain resumes submitted outside of our application process.