**Retail Serv Lead Mandate Merch - Meat & Seafood Sales Associate** **General Information** **Company:** ACO-US **Location:** BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, 72712 **Ref #:** 65275 **Function:** Merchandising **Employment Duration:** Full-time **Benefits:** + Medical, dental and vision insurance + Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability + 401k program + Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program **Description and Requirements** **Who is Acosta?** We are the sales and marketing powerhouse behind the most recognized and loved brands. Our team of industry-leading companies and multiple-discipline experts drive results and provide innovative solutions for our clients and customers by connecting the dots across all consumer touchpoints. With over 95 years of experience, Acosta is proudly the proven resource for top retailers and CPG companies across the world. **What is the Impact of a Meat & Seafood Sales Associate?** The Meat & Seafood Sales Associate is the face of Acosta for both the retailer and the client. _You will directly impact sales and profits_ by continuously engaging with customers ensuring their experience in the fresh meat and seafood area is positive and they have confidence in their eating experience when preparing at home. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** **What will you do?** ·Maintain current knowledge of products we sell. Ensuring the highest standard of **quality assurance.** · **Drive sales** by becoming a **product expert** and sharing knowledge with customers to best **represent our products** . · **Create solutions** for our customer base through **suggestive selling** , **cross selling** , & **upselling** . Pairing items together for our customers. ·Adhere to proper **fresh food handling** ·Assist in any **merchandising** needed for our products. This can include rotating stock, cleaning & maintain displays, pricing, checking date codes, required audits, and ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram. ·Adhere to proper **fresh food handling** ·Identify product needed and confirm orders are placed for the respective areas covered. **What you will bring to the team:** ·Outgoing and approachable personality. ·Natural ability to start conversations with shoppers. ·Passion for exceptional client service and exceeding sales goals. ·Strong communication & relationship building skills. **QUALIFICATION:** **Required:** ·High School diploma/GED. ·Ability to work in cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores). ·Working internet access and active email address. ·Ability to lift up to 60 pounds, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp and stand on a daily basis. **Availability from 10am – 7 pm including some weekends. Occasional nights and holiday shifts** _By submitting your application, you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions._ US: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/ Canada: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/ Acosta utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) 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 \*Premium, in good faith, believes that any posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Premium may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future. **PipelineDetail:** 55429