Western Slope, CO - Retail Merchandiser - PT & Flexible Schedule

Franklin Retail Solutions•Western Slope, CO

About The Position

Franklin Retail Solutions is hiring a part-time Retail Merchandiser to support sporting goods stores in the Western Slope, Colorado area. The role involves organizing, styling, and showcasing brands to improve product presentation and the customer shopping experience. The merchandiser works independently, follows store planograms, communicates with store managers and staff, and shares observations about merchandising effectiveness. The position has a flexible schedule, with store visits typically on weekdays. The merchandiser uses the MVP platform to review projects, schedule visits, and submit reports, and takes before-and-after photos of displays. Remote communication with the team is required. Reliable transportation, a smartphone or tablet or camera, a functioning computer, and reliable high-speed internet are needed for store visits, photos, and online reporting.

Requirements

Retail or merchandising experience.
Retail and product knowledge.
Sales and marketing skills.
Creative merchandising skills.
Customer service and communication skills, including rapport building.
Organization, time management, and territory management skills.
Ability to work independently and communicate remotely.
Attention to detail.
Store relationship enhancement skills.
Photography and reporting skills, including the ability to complete professionally written online reports.
Stock management and planogram knowledge.
A functioning computer and reliable internet access.
A smartphone, tablet, or camera for reports and digital photos.
Reliable transportation to travel to stores.

Nice To Haves

Mannequin styling experience.
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.
Organize, style, and showcase products and brands in sporting goods stores.
Communicate with store managers and staff and build positive store relationships.
Follow planograms and maintain attractive product displays.
Take before-and-after photos of merchandising work.
Observe what is working and what is not, and share insights with the company.
Manage time and territory while working independently and communicating remotely.