Part-Time Retail Merchandiser - Ocala, FL

Chuck Latham Associates•Ocala, FL

17h•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Chuck Latham Associates (CLA), a pet sales and branding agency, is hiring a part-time Assisted Sales Representative (ASR) to promote multiple product lines in specialty retailer stores. This is a professional merchandising role with flexible monthly hours. Compensation is hourly, with mileage and drive-time reimbursement and a monthly smart-device stipend. The merchandiser visits assigned stores within a territory, completes merchandising and sales-support tasks, and builds relationships with store associates, customers, and management. Work may also include seasonal demonstrations and additional surge projects. The role requires a smart device or tablet with reliable internet, a valid driver’s license, and a reliable vehicle with the required auto insurance coverage.

Requirements

Strong technical skills with smartphone or tablet technology.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, which may occasionally include weekends.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with the CLA team, store associates, and customers.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to plan and complete multiple priorities.
Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness, with the ability to monitor one's own work for quality.
Dependability, including completing work on time, following instructions and management direction, and seeking feedback to improve performance.
Must have a smart device or tablet with access to reliable internet.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have a reliable vehicle for work purposes and at least the minimum required auto insurance coverage.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, including reaching, bending, crouching, kneeling, walking, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior merchandising experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform merchandising tasks such as compliance checks, improving on-shelf availability, installing point-of-purchase materials, building incremental displays, completing cut-ins and resets, and educating staff.
Promote brand awareness and sales by engaging and educating store associates and customers.
Build and maintain relationships as a liaison between clients, store associates, and store management.
Visit assigned stores monthly within the territory, with additional work dependent on surge projects.
Use a smart device while in stores to take photos and submit completion surveys.
Participate in seasonal demonstration opportunities when available.
Communicate and collaborate with the supervisor on other assigned duties.