Retail Merchandising Project Associate
About The Position
The Retail Merchandising Project Associate role involves hands-on project work, collaboration, and active participation in retail environments to support well-known consumer electronics brands. This position focuses on structured, multi-rep projects, ensuring displays, fixtures, and technology meet brand and client standards. It begins with immediate, project-based work and offers opportunities for growth into more independent responsibilities. Experience in retail, electronics, installation, grocery, home improvement, or customer-facing roles is helpful but not required, as comprehensive training is provided. The company offers consistent support through a dedicated Field Manager, paid virtual, online, and in-store training, instructional videos via a user-friendly app, a virtual call center for live support, and Field Team Leads for on-the-job learning. This is a part-time opportunity requiring consistent availability of at least 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday from 8 am - 5 pm, with occasional weekend hours during busier periods.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to collaborate and interact with Channel Partners and in-store personnel
- Must be proficient in using your personal Android or Apple device (Smartphone/Tablet) with GPS functionality to upload photos, report assignment data, and reference documents
- Must own a basic toolkit
- A basic toolkit includes a multi-screwdriver, torx security bit set, hammer, cordless drill, allen wrench, box cutter, rubber mallet, socket set, needle nose pliers, precision wire cutters, crescent wrench, easy off, putty knife, microfiber cleaning cloth, and goo gone
- Able to complete paid online training courses in the required timeline before working in-store
- Must be 18 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Flexible availability Monday – Friday, early morning to midday, with occasional weekend hours
- Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Availability to work two 8-hour shifts per week based on business needs
- Ability to drive on behalf of the company in compliance with company guidelines, with reliable transportation to travel from store to store
- Ability to travel within a designated market up to a 60-mile radius (paid drive time and mileage between store locations)
- Regularly stand, walk, bend over, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, grasp, push or pull, talk and/or hear, and drive
- Regularly lift and carry 40+ pounds
- Climb a ladder more than 10 feet tall
- Complete/pass certification (online and in-store) to use moving equipment, such as Big Joe/Little Joey and forklifts, may be required based on business needs
- Occasionally, travel via flight or other modes of transportation
Nice To Haves
- Previous merchandising, customer service, and/or retail experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Travel to assigned retail stores to conduct visits within your assigned territory
- Audit, maintain, and install consumer electronics displays and products such as TVs, tablets, headphones, speakers, printers, and phones
- Partner with team members to complete 2–3 person or larger team projects, such as appliance or TV installs
- Build and maintain positive in-store relationships
- Complete assigned tasks accurately and on time, as directed by your manager
- Ensure that reporting is completed on time from your personal mobile device
- Schedule and complete work per CP Standards and Expectations (provided during onboarding)
- Receive materials at home or pick up at FedEx and take to retail locations as requested
- Other tasks as requested by management
Benefits
- Weekly pay schedule and early wage access – get paid when you need it
- Paid required training (online, in-store)
- Paid drive time and mileage between stores
- Out of market travel pay (drive time, mileage, per diem, hotel)
- State-mandated sick time
- State-mandated cell allowance by shift
- Referral bonus opportunities
- 401(k) after 12 months of employment
- Opportunity to work with a growing company that rewards and promotes its associates
- A variety of part-time and full-time roles across the business that can lead to consistent income
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
