Retail Merchandiser - Portland, ME
About The Position
L&R is a distributor of cosmetics and other merchandise, including toys, school supplies, hosiery, hair accessories, OTC products, and HBA items. The Retail Merchandiser services assigned retail stores in the Portland, Falmouth, South Portland, Westbrook, Gorham, and Standish, Maine territories. The role ensures products are stocked, organized, and displayed correctly and supports store resets by implementing planograms, relocating products, setting shelves, and meeting company and retailer standards. This part-time-to-full-time role offers up to 15 hours per week, with service hours between 6 AM and 5 PM. Work until 8 PM may be authorized as a drop-dead time. There may be an opportunity to transition to full-time after 60 days if consistent weekly hours of 30 or more are met. Compensation is $18.00 per hour. Mileage and tolls are reimbursed, and paid drive time is included in hours worked.
Requirements
- Previous merchandising or retail experience.
- Ability to safely use a ladder or step stool to access elevated fixtures, signage, and products.
- Ability to perform physical work, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Proficiency with tablets and smartphones.
- Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.
- Registered vehicle, driver’s license, and car insurance.
- Motor vehicle report with three or fewer moving violations in the last 36 months.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with resets, planograms, and store footage.
- Knowledge of retail sales and inventory control.
Responsibilities
- Place orders for required inventory according to store ordering guidelines using a company-supplied tablet and scanner with Repsly software.
- Service assigned store routes according to call frequencies and work closely with the District Manager.
- Follow the store visit process, including merchandising delivery from the previous order, completing task forms, taking pictures, placing orders to maintain stock levels, and completing other requested projects.
- Implement planograms and schematics to reset cosmetic displays, fixtures, and sections according to provided instructions.
- Complete resets according to L&R standards and project timelines.
- Install and adjust shelving, hooks, and fixtures to match planogram specifications.
- Process customer returns associated with resets according to L&R returns and reclamation guidelines.
- Maintain knowledge of current sales, promotions, and invoicing, exchange, and return policies.
- Communicate efficiently with store associates during each store visit.
- Verify merchandise shipments upon receipt and confirm they are checked in by authorized store personnel.
- Communicate professionally with store management and store associates.
- Clean and organize display cases and shelves.
- Conduct requested store surveys and audits, including taking photographs of assigned departments to address store issues.
- Service additional stores as business needs require.
Benefits
- Mileage and toll reimbursement.
- Paid drive time included with hours worked.
- Part-time benefits include state sick time and 401(k) options.
- Eligible full-time employees receive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Referral bonus program.
- Employee recognition program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
