Retail Merchandising Representative
Retail Merchandising Services
Cincinnati, OH, USA
30+ days ago
Apply Now

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 6-11 hours each week. Workload may vary drastically based on the time of the year.  

 

Compensation: 

  • Employees are paid an hourly rate of $10.00 - $13.25 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 $10.00 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.