Auburn, AL - Retail Merchandising - Part Time & Flexible Schedule

Franklin Retail Solutions•Auburn, AL

1d•Onsite

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 Auburn, Alabama area. The role involves organizing, styling, and showcasing sports, outdoor, fitness, and health products to improve product presentation and the shopping experience. The merchandiser also shares observations and feedback with the company and represented brands. This is flexible, independent work with store visits typically scheduled on weekdays. The merchandiser stays connected with the team remotely and uses the MVP platform to review projects, schedule visits, and submit reports. Franklin Retail Solutions develops retail marketing, merchandising, and training programs, manages a network of more than 500 field professionals, and analyzes program results for the brands it represents.

Requirements

Retail or merchandising experience.
Retail and product knowledge.
Sales and marketing skills.
Creative merchandising ability.
Customer service skills.
Strong communication and rapport-building skills.
Organization and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and communicate remotely.
Store relationship-building skills.
Photography and reporting ability.
Attention to detail.
Territory and stock management skills.
Planogram knowledge.
A functioning computer and reliable internet access.
A camera or smartphone for taking digital pictures.
Reliable transportation to stores.
Ability to complete professionally written online reports.

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 product displays.
Take before-and-after photos of merchandising work.
Observe store and product performance and report insights.
Manage time and territory while working independently and communicating remotely.
Complete professionally written online reports.