Retail Auditor Part time

SPAR Inc.•South Lake Tahoe, CA

10d

About The Position

SPAR is seeking detail-oriented Retail Auditors to support leading retailers and consumer brands. The role involves visiting assigned retail locations to conduct audits, inventory checks, product observations, merchandising activities, and other store visits. Auditors help clients understand retail conditions and ensure products are available and displayed according to client standards. This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule based on client and retailer service windows. Most projects require approximately 10–20 hours per month; some assignments may be scheduled during evenings or weekends, depending on project requirements. The role requires travel between retail locations and the use of a smartphone or tablet for photos, documentation, and mobile reporting.

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Remove outdated or discontinued products and materials when required.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.