Retail Auditor Part time

SPAR Inc.•Castro Valley, CA

22h

About The Position

SPAR is hiring detail-oriented Retail Auditors to support leading retailers and consumer brands through retail audits, inventory checks, product observations, merchandising activities, and store visits. The role helps clients understand conditions in retail locations and ensures products are available, accurately displayed, and ready for customers. This part-time position offers a flexible schedule based on client and retailer service windows. Projects typically require approximately 10–20 hours per month, with some assignments available during evenings or weekends depending on project requirements. Retail Auditors visit assigned locations, collect accurate information, complete audits, and help ensure products and displays meet client expectations. The job requires travel between assigned stores, use of a smartphone or tablet for photos and mobile reporting, and submission of required reports on the same day services are performed. SPAR has more than 50 years of experience serving companies in retail and consumer goods. The company provides end-to-end services focused on product availability and presentation, using software solutions, experienced resources, and a focus on client return on investment. SPAR provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to read and follow planograms, project instructions, and merchandising standards.
Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact comfortably with store personnel.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Comfort using smartphones, tablets, mobile apps, and digital reporting tools.
Availability to work within required retailer service windows, including weekday daytime hours and occasional evenings or weekends.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds repeatedly.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
Reliable transportation to travel between assigned retail locations.
Android or iOS smartphone or tablet with internet access.
Active email address for work-related communication and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail, merchandising, auditing, inventory, field service, or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Review project instructions and client requirements before each store visit.
Visit assigned retail locations during designated service windows.
Meet and communicate professionally with store personnel.
Conduct retail audits, product checks, inventory counts, and store observations.
Verify product availability, placement, pricing, signage, displays, and promotional execution.
Identify and document out-of-stock, discontinued, damaged, or incorrectly displayed products.
Check merchandise and displays against planograms and merchandising standards.
Remove outdated or discontinued products and materials when required.
Stock, organize, and merchandise products according to client guidelines.
Capture photos and supporting documentation using a smartphone or tablet.
Accurately enter audit results and project information using mobile reporting tools.
Travel between assigned retail locations as needed.
Complete and submit required reports on the same day services are performed.
Maintain high-quality results by following client and SPAR standards.