Merchandiser Retail Coverage

About This Role

The Retail Coverage Merchandiser will drive sales for Hostess and Voortman brands by providing retail sales merchandising, completing special projects, and building strong relationships with store managers within an assigned territory. This role involves maintaining merchandising standards, supporting retail initiatives, and ensuring product availability.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Strong skills in quality commitment, attention to detail, customer service, and communication
• Comfortable using technology such as tablets and web-based applications
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities

Qualifications

• Prior retail experience preferred but not required

Nice to Have

• Prior retail experience