Job Description

Retail Merchandiser

Job Summary:

The In-Store Merchandising Specialist plays a key role in maintaining in-store display standards, ensuring accurate pricing, planogram compliance, optimal stock levels, and high-quality product presentation.

Contract Status: 1099 Independent Contractor or W-2 employment options available

Schedule: Flexible hours; Full-Time and Part-Time options available

Travel Allowance: Fuel/mileage reimbursement provided according to company policy

Key Responsibilities:

· Conduct store visits to monitor merchandising execution

· Implement planograms according to approved layouts

· Set up and fully stock store shelves when opening a new store or rebuilding an existing one

· Support merchandising tasks for new store openings and resets

· Physically measure items, fixtures, and shelving units for data entry and shelf planning.

· Check for accurate price tags and promotional signage

· Monitor planogram compliance

· Identify and report out-of-stock (OOS) items or inventory gaps

· Ensure shelves are fully stocked, clean, organized, and visually appealing

· Check seasonal promotions, product rollouts, and in-store displays

· Use standardized tools or reporting systems to document findings

· Collaborate with Planogram Specialists and Category Managers on in-store implementation

· Perform tasks related to merchandising (pricing, product data corrections, planogram drawing, reports)

Qualifications:

· Previous experience in retail merchandising, store operations, or grocery preferred

· Strong attention to detail with ability to identify pricing and display inconsistencies

· Excellent communication skills and a professional, collaborative attitude

· Self-motivated, dependable, and organized

· Comfortable using tablets or mobile devices for reporting

· Able to manage time effectively while traveling between multiple locations

Additional Requirements:

· Must have reliable transportation for daily travel between store locations

· Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

· Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

· Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods during store visits

· Mileage reimbursement provided according to company policy

· Flexibility to work a floating schedule