Retail Merchandising Representative
<p><strong>Retail Merchandising Representative (Part Time)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>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! </p><p> </p><p><strong>Description:</strong><br>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 a week. Workload may vary drastically based on the time of the year. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p><ul><li>Employees are paid an hourly rate of $13.25 - $17.61 per hour </li><li>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</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Pay increases based on tenure</li><li>401k with company match, preventative medical insurance, dental, vision and voluntary life benefits available to eligible employees</li><li>Perks at Work; Savings on travel, general merchandise, groceries, wellness and more through an employee discount and reward program</li><li>DailyPay; access your pay when you need it! </li><li>Flexible scheduling, set your own weekly schedule</li><li>Paid on the job and online training</li><li>Convenient mobile reporting</li><li>Reimbursement for smart device usage</li><li>Employee referral bonus program</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>RMS Merchandisers responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Timely and accurately complete all assigned projects as directed, which may include, but not limited to:<ul><li>Stock and organize products on the salesfloor</li><li>Audit to ensure product is placed in the correct spot on the salesfloor</li><li>Place stickers on product or sign product</li><li>Data collection</li><li>Display set up</li><li>Reset and planogram maintenance</li><li>Product knowledge training</li></ul></li><li>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</li><li>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.</li><li>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</li><li>Develop and maintain respectful, professional relationships and interactions with all key store personnel in order to meet company and client objectives</li><li>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</li><li>Continuously, more than 60% of the time:<ul><li>Lift up to 10 pounds</li><li>Stand and walk up to 4 hours at a time</li><li>Visually see small items, numbers and codes</li><li>Repetitive use of fingers, wrists and hands</li></ul></li><li>Frequently, 30% - 60% of the time:<ul><li>Lift up to 25 pounds</li><li>Stoop and bend</li><li>Kneel and crouch</li><li>Reach above and below shoulder level</li></ul></li><li>Occasionally, less than 30% of the time:<ul><li>Lift up to 50 pounds</li><li>Climb ladders</li><li>Climb stairs, use escalators or elevators in assigned store if needed<br><br> </li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>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</li><li>Have reliable transportation to commute to retailers within a 15-mile radius of your home</li><li>Transport supplies as needed</li><li>Internet access with downloading and printing capabilities </li><li>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</li><li>Email address and regular access to a phone with voicemail capability</li><li>Communicate effectively in-person, by phone and through email</li><li>Ability to plan and organize weekly assigned projects to meet scheduled due dates.</li><li>Create and implement organized work plans and goals for self to stay on task</li><li>Self-manage workflow</li><li>Use simple tools, such as a screwdriver, box cutter, hammer, etc.</li><li>Read and follow step-by-step directions</li><li>Be flexible and open to change</li></ul><p> </p><p>To view open stores and apply for this position, please visit our website and submit your application through the Careers dropdown.</p>
