Merchandising Rep

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 each week. Workload may vary drastically based on the time of the year.

Compensation:

• • • Employees are paid an hourly rate of $14.73 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 $11.12 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, voluntary long-term disability, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, 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