Norfolk, VA - Retail Merchandiser - Flexible Schedule/Part-Time

Franklin Retail Solutions•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

Franklin Retail Solutions is hiring a part-time Retail Merchandiser (Sell-Through Specialist / Brand Rep) to support sporting goods stores in the Norfolk, Virginia area. The role involves organizing, styling, and showcasing brands in retail stores and sharing observations that can help improve the shopping experience. The merchandiser works independently, follows a flexible schedule, and stays connected with the team remotely. Store visits are typically on weekdays.

Requirements

Retail or merchandising experience.
Strong communication and rapport-building skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to manage time, work independently, and communicate remotely.
A functioning computer and reliable high-speed internet access.
A smartphone, tablet, or camera for reports and digital photographs.
Reliable transportation to travel to stores.
Ability to complete professionally written online reports.
Retail and product knowledge.
Sales and marketing skills.
Creative merchandising and customer service skills.
Organization and store relationship enhancement skills.
Photography and reporting skills.
Territory and stock management skills.
Planogram knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Apparel merchandising experience.
Mannequin styling 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.
Build relationships with store managers and staff.
Follow planograms and maintain attractive product displays.
Take before-and-after photographs of merchandising work.
Observe what is and is not working in stores and report insights.
Manage time and territory while working independently.