Part-Time Retail Merchandiser - Belle Vernon, PA

Chuck Latham Associates•Belle Vernon, PA

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 position with monthly flexible hours. Compensation is $16.00 per hour, plus mileage and drive-time reimbursement and a monthly smart-device stipend. The role involves merchandising products, promoting brand awareness and sales, and building relationships with clients, store associates, customers, and store management. Merchandisers visit assigned stores monthly within their territory, with additional work depending on surge projects. Seasonal product demonstrations may also be available. The position requires using a smart device in stores to take photos and submit completion surveys. CLA provides paid training and describes the role as self-managed, with minimal supervision. The job requires a reliable internet-connected smart device or tablet, a valid driver’s license, and a reliable vehicle with at least the minimum required auto insurance coverage. Physical activities include reaching, bending, crouching, kneeling, and walking, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. The company states that it follows applicable federal, state, and local safety guidelines and is an equal opportunity employer.

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.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and 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 reliable internet access.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have a reliable vehicle for work purposes with at least the minimum required auto insurance coverage.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, including reaching, bending, crouching, kneeling, and walking, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior merchandising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform merchandising tasks such as compliance checks, improving on-shelf availability, installing point-of-purchase materials, building incremental displays, performing 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 while serving as a liaison among clients, store associates, and store management.
Visit assigned stores monthly within the territory; additional workload may depend on surge projects.
Use a smart device in stores to take photos and submit completion surveys.
Participate in seasonal product demonstrations when available.
Communicate and collaborate with a supervisor on other duties as assigned.
Plan and schedule assigned work efficiently to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Follow instructions accurately and maintain quality, organization, dependability, and punctuality.