Charleston, WV - Retail Merchandising - PT & Flexible

Franklin Retail Solutions•Charleston, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Franklin Retail Solutions is hiring a part-time Retail Merchandiser (Sell-Through Specialist / Brand Rep) to support sporting goods stores in the Charleston, West Virginia area. The role involves organizing and presenting products from leading sports, outdoor, fitness, and health brands, while sharing observations that can improve the shopping experience. Merchandisers work independently and stay connected with the company remotely. Store visits are typically on weekdays, and the schedule is flexible. Franklin Retail Solutions develops retail marketing, merchandising, and training programs, manages a network of more than 500 field professionals who carry out those programs, and analyzes results for the brands it represents. The work helps consumers find sporting goods and apparel that meet their needs.

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 build store relationships and communicate effectively.
Photography and reporting skills, including the ability to complete professionally written online reports.
Attention to detail.
Territory and stock management skills.
Planogram knowledge.
Ability to work independently and communicate remotely.
Functioning computer and reliable internet access.
Camera or smartphone for taking digital pictures.
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.
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.
Communicate and build rapport with store managers and staff.
Follow planograms and create effective product displays.
Take before-and-after photographs of merchandising work.
Observe and report on what is working and what could be improved.
Manage time and territory while working independently and communicating with the team remotely.