Dallas, TX - Retail Merchandiser - Flexible Schedule/Part-Time

Franklin Retail Solutions•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Franklin Retail Solutions is hiring a part-time Retail Merchandiser, also described as a Sell-Through Specialist / Brand Rep, to support sporting goods stores in the Dallas, Texas area. The role involves organizing, styling, and showcasing brands, helping improve the shopping experience, and sharing observations about brand performance and store conditions. The merchandiser works independently and stays connected with the team remotely. Store visits are typically on weekdays, and the schedule is flexible. The merchandiser uses the company's MVP platform to review projects, schedule store visits, and submit reports. They communicate with store managers and staff, follow planograms, take before-and-after photographs, and report what is working and what could be improved. The role requires retail or merchandising experience, attention to detail, communication skills, reliable transportation, a smartphone or tablet for reporting and photos, and high-speed internet. 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 for its represented brands.

Requirements

Retail or merchandising experience.
Retail and product knowledge.
Sales and marketing skills.
Creative merchandising skills.
Customer service skills.
Organization and time-management skills.
Ability to enhance store relationships and build rapport.
Photography and reporting skills.
Attention to detail.
Territory management skills.
Stock management skills.
Planogram knowledge.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work independently and communicate remotely.
A functioning computer and reliable high-speed internet access.
A smartphone or tablet, or camera, for reports and digital photographs.
Reliable transportation to travel to 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 visits, and submit reports.
Communicate and build relationships with store managers and staff.
Follow planograms and create effective product displays.
Take before-and-after photographs of merchandising work.
Observe store and brand performance and report what is working and what is not.
Manage time and territory while working independently and communicating remotely.
Complete professionally written online reports.