Merchandising Representative

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 each 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 $20.00 per hour. Employees who temporarily work or train in a store that is not their own may receive mileage at $0.45 per mile and/or drive time paid at $15.09 per hour or the applicable minimum wage for the employee’s location, whichever is highest. Benefits Pay increases based on tenure 401(k) 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 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 Responsibilities Timely and accurately complete all assigned projects as directed, which may include, but are not limited to: Stock and organize products on the sales floor Audit to ensure product is placed in the correct spot on the sales floor Place stickers or sign product Data collection Display set up Reset and planogram maintenance Product knowledge training Report all projects completed in store through the RMS Web Portal or RMS Mobile App, answering project-specific questions and uploading required photos. Complete prep work before completing in-store assigned work, including printing step-by-step instructions, ensuring supplies are received if required, and reviewing any other project-specific communication. Make routine decisions such as determining when issues at the store level need to be escalated to the Home Office, choosing a work schedule that allows the Merchandising Representative to meet deadlines set by RMS, and basic problem solving on routine issues related to completing assigned services. Develop and maintain respectful, professional relationships with key store personnel to meet company and client objectives. Foster cooperative relationships with RMS employees, peers, home office partners and managers, ensuring all interactions and communications are timely, professional and respectful. Physical requirements: 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; working knowledge of RMS’s software applications. Reliable transportation to commute to retailers within a 15-mile radius of 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 ability to take and upload photos. Email address and regular access to a phone with voicemail capability. Effective communication 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 personal goals 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. Flexible and open to change. To apply for this position, please visit our website at or submit your applications directly at Create Online Application - Retail Merchandising Services. #J-18808-Ljbffr RMS HR