Retail Data Collection Associate - CROSSMARK Field Intelligence Team
About the job
- The associate must be able to sit, reach overhead and at arm’s length, bend, climb, kneel, stand, squat, walk on flat surfaces, change position, lift up to 30 pounds, and handle and carry a 2-pound device for a prolonged period.
- The associate may be required to count reserve stock in coolers and freezers.
- The associate must have good verbal and written communication skills.
- The associate must have good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- The associate must be able to work independently while following directions.
- The associate must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, and must keep the license and insurance information current.
- The associate must have daily access to a desktop or laptop with internet access at home.
- Travel locally to grocery, mass merchant, and drug stores to collect observational data about product placement and inventory information.
- Walk and stand on the sales floor for most of the workday while using a handheld device to scan products.
- Complete assigned work within specified deadlines after initial one-on-one training.
- Perform other job-related tasks and follow job-related instructions as directed by management.
About the company
Crossmark provides service-based solutions to help brands grow in-store and online, delivering end-to-end sales and marketing support. It combines in-store merchandising and online performance with data-driven insights to support decision making and reveal opportunities, offering strategy, execution, and analytics as a complete package. Its integrated, channel-spanning approach delivers actionable insights and forward-looking performance understanding to uncover new retail opportunities. The goal is to help brands grow by improving decision making, identifying opportunities, and boosting performance across both physical stores and online channels.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Plano, Texas
Founded
1905
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Acosta Group says Crossmark joins 60,000 associates and over 3,000 clients.
- Crossmark.com showed 6,444 active job postings in 2026, signaling demand.
- Bazi International and Vitamin Energy use Crossmark for convenience-channel expansion in 2024-2025.
What critics are saying
- SPAR Group's 2026 Touchless Retail undercuts traditional merchandising at roughly half cost.
- Acosta integration centralizes Crossmark pricing, staffing, and product strategy outside Plano.
- If Walmart or Target shifts execution to cheaper tech-enabled vendors, Crossmark loses its anchor contracts.
What makes CROSSMARK unique
- Crossmark keeps separate brand identity inside Acosta Group since July 16, 2024.
- It holds Walmart Preferred Service Provider and Target Preferred Merchandising Partner relationships.
- Its convenience-channel selling network spans 60-plus chains and 65,000-plus outlets.
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76% of those who discontinued GLP-1s are eating the same amount or less and many report retaining healthy habitsJACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, Acosta Group is sharing the results of its recent proprietary GLP-1 Shopper Community study, focusing on consumers using the medications specifically to support weight loss
Combines trusted sales and marketing agency brands with industry-best talent, capabilities, and technologyCROSSMARK and Product Connections to remain as separate agency brands within Acosta GroupKey milestone in the company's evolution as the foremost end-to-end sales and marketing agency collectiveJACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acosta Group announced today that it has completed its strategic acquisition of CROSSMARK, including its headquarter sales agency and retail solutions businesses, and Product Connections, a specialized marketing services business, from WIS International. This latest milestone in Acosta Group's ongoing transformation reinforces its position as the premier growth engine for brands – ranging from emerging to iconic – across all channels. The agreement to acquire these agencies was announced in May."We are thrilled to welcome CROSSMARK and Product Connections to our industry-leading collective," said Brian Wynne, President and CEO of Acosta Group, who continues in his leadership role for the organization. "This acquisition strengthens our talent and expands our solutions, further enhancing our ability to drive profitable growth for brands and retailers by connecting them with consumers wherever they shop."With this acquisition, Acosta Group advances its market position, growing to a team of over 60,000 associates and more than 3,000 clients. Joining Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, Mosaic, and Premium Retail Services as the company's pillar agencies, CROSSMARK and Product Connections will remain as separate agency brands within Acosta Group."On behalf of everyone at Acosta Group, we look forward to quickly engaging with the associates, clients, and customers of CROSSMARK and Product Connections to plan our future together," added Wynne. "We are excited to share further details on how we plan to harness the talents and capabilities of our new agency members to generate value for clients and customers and create growth opportunities for associates."A STRONGER ACOSTA GROUP VALUE PROPOSITIONThe acquisition unites trusted agency brands and organizations, offering differentiated and innovative sales services, retail solutions, and marketing offerings to better meet the needs of diverse brands and retailers in a dynamic marketplace
Acosta Group completes acquisition of CROSSMARK and Product Connections, reinforcing its position as the premier growth engine for brands and retailers.
Acosta Group announced it will acquire CROSSMARK and Product Connections from WIS International, which will retain its inventory verification services. The acquisition aims to enhance Acosta's sales, retail, and marketing capabilities, supporting its transformation and growth strategy. CEO Brian Wynne highlighted the strategic investment's role in addressing industry challenges and improving services for brand owners and retailers. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Vitamin Energy(R) partners with CROSSMARK for U.S. Convenience Channel growth.