Retail Merchandising Representative (Part Time) 

Do you love retail but want the freedom to set your own schedule? Then keep reading! Retail Merchandising Services, Inc. (RMS), a national merchandising company servicing various retailers, has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Merchandising Representative in your area!  

Description: 
As an employee of RMS, you would be assigned to work in retail stores on a weekly, bi-weekly and/or one-time basis. You would be responsible for servicing retail stores within a 15-mile radius of your home address and can expect part-time, varying hours from week to week. On average, you can expect to be scheduled 3-8 hours each week. Workload may vary drastically based on the time of the year.  

Compensation: 

• Employees are paid an hourly rate of $13.25 - $16.25 per hour                                                                                                                   
• Employees who temporarily work or train in a store that is not their own may receive mileage in the amount of $0.45 per mile and/or drive time that is paid at $13.25 per hour or the applicable minimum wage for the employee’s location, whichever is highest 

Benefits: 

• Pay increases based on tenure 
• 401k with company match, preventative medical insurance, dental, vision and voluntary life benefits available to eligible employees 
• Perks at Work; Savings on travel, general merchandise, groceries, wellness and more through an employee discount and reward program 
• DailyPay; access your pay when you need it!  
• Flexible scheduling, set your own weekly schedule 
• Paid on the job and online training 
• Convenient mobile reporting 
• Reimbursement for smart device usage 
• Employee referral bonus program 

RMS Merchandisers responsibilities:  

• Timely and accurately complete all assigned projects as directed, which may include, but not limited to: 
• Stock and organize products on the salesfloor  
• Audit to ensure product is placed in the correct spot on the salesfloor 
• Place stickers on product or sign product 
• Data collection 
• Display set up 
• Reset and planogram maintenance 
• Product knowledge training 
• Report all projects completed instore through the RMS Web Portal or RMS Mobile App.  This includes answering questions specific to a project, as well as uploading required photos 
• Complete prep work prior to completing in-store assigned work.  This may include printing step-by-step instructions for project(s), ensuring supplies are received if required for a specific project, viewing any other communication specific to project(s), etc. 
• Routine decision making including determining when issues at the stores level need to be escalated to the Home Office, choosing a work schedule that allows the Merchandising Representative to meet deadlines put in place by RMS and basic problem solving on routine issues related to completing assigned services 
• Develop and maintain respectful, professional relationships and interactions with all key store personnel in order to meet company and client objectives 
• Create and foster cooperative relationships with RMS employees including peers, RMS home office partners and managers.  Ensure all interactions and communications are timely, professional and respectful 
• Continuously, more than 60% of the time: 
• Lift up to 10 pounds 
• Stand and walk up to 4 hours at a time 
• Visually see small items, numbers and codes 
• Repetitive use of fingers, wrists and hands 
• Frequently, 30% - 60% of the time: 
• Lift up to 25 pounds 
• Stoop and bend 
• Kneel and crouch 
• Reach above and below shoulder level 
• Occasionally, less than 30% of the time: 
• Lift up to 50 pounds 
• Climb ladders 
• Climb stairs, use escalators or elevators in assigned store if needed 
   

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Basic understanding of retail and/or merchandising operations.  Ability to read and understand retail terms and procedures as written.  A working knowledge of the Company’s software applications 
• Have reliable transportation to commute to retailers within a 15-mile radius of your home 
• Transport supplies as needed 
• Internet access with downloading and printing capabilities  
• Regular access to a smart device with an iOS or Android operating system that includes a data plan, ability to download an app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, and the ability to take and upload photos 
• Email address and regular access to a phone with voicemail capability 
• Communicate effectively in-person, by phone and through email 
• Ability to plan and organize weekly assigned projects to meet scheduled due dates. 
• Create and implement organized work plans and goals for self to stay on task 
• Self-manage workflow 
• Use simple tools, such as a screwdriver, box cutter, hammer, etc. 
• Read and follow step-by-step directions 
• Be flexible and open to change 

To view open stores and apply for this position, please visit our website and submit your application through the Careers dropdown.