South Cincinnati, OH - Retail Merchandising - PT & Flexible Schedule

Franklin Retail Solutions•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Franklin Retail Solutions is seeking a part-time Retail Merchandiser (Sell-Through Specialist / Brand Rep) to support sporting goods stores in the South Cincinnati, Ohio area. The role involves organizing, styling, and showcasing brands, and sharing observations that can improve the shopping experience. The merchandiser works independently, stays connected with the team remotely, and typically visits stores on weekdays on a flexible schedule. The position uses the company's MVP platform to review projects, schedule store visits, and submit reports. The merchandiser builds relationships with store managers and staff, follows planograms, takes before-and-after photos, and reports on what is and is not working. Candidates need reliable transportation, a smartphone or tablet for reports and photos, and high-speed internet. Franklin Retail Solutions develops retail marketing, merchandising, and training programs for brands in the sports, outdoor, fitness, and health industries. It manages a network of more than 500 field professionals and analyzes program results to help consumers find suitable sporting goods and apparel.

Requirements

Retail or merchandising experience.
Retail and product knowledge.
Sales and marketing skills.
Creative merchandising skills.
Customer service skills.
Organization and time-management skills.
Ability to enhance relationships with stores.
Photography and reporting skills.
Attention to detail.
Territory management skills.
Stock management skills.
Planogram knowledge.
Strong communication and rapport-building skills.
Ability to work independently and communicate remotely.
A functioning computer and reliable high-speed internet access.
A smartphone, tablet, or camera for taking digital pictures and submitting reports.
Reliable transportation to travel to stores.

Nice To Haves

Experience styling mannequins.
Apparel merchandising experience.
Third-party merchandising experience.
Sporting goods merchandising experience.
Experience presenting product or brand information to groups of 15 or more people.
Promotions experience.
A degree in retail or fashion merchandising, or a similar field of study.

Responsibilities

Use the MVP platform to review projects, schedule store visits, and submit reports.
Communicate with store managers and staff and build productive relationships.
Follow planograms and organize, style, and showcase products and displays.
Take before-and-after photos of merchandising work.
Observe what is working and what is not, and share those insights with the company.
Manage time and territory while working independently and communicating remotely.
Complete professionally written online reports.