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 6-12 hours each week. Workload may vary drastically based on the time of the year.
Compensation:
- Employees are paid an hourly rate of $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 at www.rmservicing.com and submit your application through the Careers dropdown.