Boulder, CO - Retail Merchandiser - PT & Flexible Schedule

Franklin Retail Solutions•Boulder, CO

About The Position

Franklin Retail Solutions is seeking a part-time Retail Merchandiser, also described as a Sell-Through Specialist / Brand Rep, to support sporting goods stores in the Boulder, Colorado area. The role involves organizing, styling, and showcasing brands in stores, while gathering and sharing observations that can improve the shopping experience. The position offers a flexible schedule, independent work, and typically weekday store visits. The merchandiser stays connected with the team remotely. Franklin Retail Solutions works with brands in the sports, outdoor, fitness, and health industries. It develops retail marketing, merchandising, and training programs, manages a network of more than 500 field professionals, and analyzes program results. These programs help consumers find suitable sporting goods and apparel.

Requirements

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

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 and communicate with store managers and staff.
Follow planograms and create effective in-store displays.
Take before-and-after photographs of merchandising work.
Observe what is and is not working in stores and report findings.
Manage time and territory while working independently and communicating remotely.
Complete professionally written online reports and support stock management.