Part-Time Retail Merchandiser - Sterling Heights, MI

Chuck Latham Associates•Sterling Heights, MI

2d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Chuck Latham Associates (CLA), a pet sales and branding agency, is hiring an Assisted Sales Representative (ASR) to promote multiple product lines in specialty retail stores. This is a professional, part-time merchandising role with monthly flexible hours. Compensation is $16.00–$17.00 per hour, plus mileage and drive-time reimbursement and a monthly smart device stipend. The role involves visiting assigned stores monthly within a territory, with additional work depending on surge projects. Seasonal product demonstration opportunities may be available. The position requires use of a smart device in stores to take photos and submit completion surveys, and requires a reliable vehicle for work purposes.

Requirements

Strong technical skills with smartphone or tablet technology.
Ability to work a flexible schedule depending 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.
Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness, with the ability to monitor one's own work for quality.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan and complete multiple priorities.
Dependability, including completing work on time, following instructions and management direction, and soliciting feedback to improve performance.
Must have a smart device or tablet with reliable internet access.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform merchandising tasks, including compliance checks, improving on-shelf availability, point-of-purchase installations, building incremental displays, cut-ins and resets, and educating store staff.
Promote brand awareness and sales by engaging with 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 workload depending on surge projects.
Use a smart device in stores to take photos and submit completion surveys.
Participate in seasonal product demonstrations when opportunities are available.
Communicate and collaborate with the supervisor on other assigned duties.