Part-Time Retail Merchandiser - Hattiesburg, MS

Chuck Latham Associates•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

Chuck Latham Associates (CLA), a pet sales and branding agency, is hiring a part-time Assisted Sales Representative (ASR) to promote multiple product lines in specialty retailer stores in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This hourly merchandising role offers monthly flexible hours, plus mileage and drive-time reimbursement and a monthly smart-device stipend. The position involves visiting assigned stores monthly, completing merchandising tasks, promoting brand awareness, and building relationships with store associates, customers, and management. Seasonal demonstration opportunities may be available. The role is self-managed and requires planning and scheduling assigned work, attention to detail, organization, dependability, and the ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively. The employee must use a smart device or tablet in stores to take photos and submit completion surveys. Physical tasks include reaching, bending, crouching, kneeling, walking, and lifting up to 40 pounds. The position requires a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle for work use with adequate auto insurance, and a smart device or tablet with reliable internet access.

Requirements

Strong technical skills with smartphone or tablet technology.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, which may include occasional weekends.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with the CLA team, store associates, and customers.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness, with the ability to monitor one's own work for quality.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan and complete multiple priorities.
Dependability, including completing work on time, following instructions, responding to management direction, and seeking feedback to improve performance.
A smart device or tablet with reliable internet access.
A valid driver's license.
A reliable vehicle for work purposes with at least the minimum required auto insurance coverage.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including reaching, bending, crouching, kneeling, walking, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior merchandising experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform merchandising tasks, including compliance checks, improving on-shelf availability, installing point-of-purchase materials, building incremental displays, completing cut-ins and resets, and educating 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 work may depend on surge projects.
Use a smart device in stores to take photos and submit completion surveys.
Participate in seasonal product demonstrations when opportunities are available.
Communicate and collaborate with the supervisor on other assigned duties.