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Acosta · 6 hours ago

Retail Training Specialist

Mount Prospect, IL

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.50/hr - $16.50/hr

Acosta is a merchandising company seeking a Retail Training Specialist responsible for delivering training programs to field merchandisers. The role focuses on ensuring consistent implementation of merchandising standards and enhancing the performance of field managers through hands-on training and support.

MarketingSales

No H1B

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive training programs and materials for field merchandisers, including manuals, presentations, and visual aids

Travel up to 75 miles within assigned territory

Conduct on-site and virtual training sessions to educate field merchandisers on standards, product features, and promotional campaigns

Train field merchandisers on product placement, signage, and display techniques to maximize visual impact and sales

Provide hands-on coaching and feedback during store visits to reinforce training concepts and address performance gaps

Collaborate with field managers to identify training needs and prioritize skill development areas

Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through metrics, observations, and feedback

Update training materials based on product changes, guidelines, and industry trends

Support new product launches and store resets with timely training sessions and resources

Serve as a subject matter expert on merchandising best practices, trends, and competitor activities

Foster a positive learning environment and culture of continuous improvement among field merchandisers

Cover open territories executing client-specific work

Qualification

Retail training experienceE-learning platformsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsFlexibleAgileSmartphone proficiencyDetail-orientedCommunication skills