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 7-12 hours a week. Workload may vary drastically based on the time of the year. 

Compensation:

• Employees are paid an hourly rate of $13.25 - $16.00 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.