Part Time Retail Sales Merchandiser

Advantage Solutions•Las Cruces, NM

1d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The Retail Sales Merchandiser (RSM) services and sells to retail accounts within an assigned territory, ensuring client standards are met and sales volume is increased. The role supports a consumer packaged goods client with brands in grocery, personal care, and frozen food categories. It involves maintaining product distribution, merchandising displays, client objectives, and relationships with retail customers. The position works across office, field, retail store, or warehouse environments and requires travel and driving, with travel up to 20%.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Basic knowledge of retail merchandising and/or selling.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to discuss matters with customers at all personnel levels.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize time, and demonstrate urgency and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and contribute successfully as a member of a team.
Adaptability to changing demands, priorities, circumstances, and directions.
Ability to communicate using email and basic internet tools.
Current and valid driver’s license and valid proof of current insurance.
Ability to perform considerable physical activity, lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, and stand for long periods.
Ability to work in extremely cold conditions, such as refrigerated and freezer sections, and use proper safety practices when handling products or cooking.
Ability to travel and drive; travel may be up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of retail sales or merchandising experience.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with store personnel and create impactful action plans.

Responsibilities

Maintain client objectives by ensuring secondary product placements are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics.
Maintain shelf standards and conditions, including item authorization to meet client shelf schematic standards.
Maintain full distribution on existing SKUs to meet client and company objectives.
Follow direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing point-of-sale materials on shelves.
Prepare for and respond to audits and provide feedback for client audit objectives as needed.
Manage time and prioritize store call coverage.
Complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, including recaps, itineraries, timesheets, and expense reports.
Communicate effectively with management and customers, build rapport, field questions, and develop action plans to resolve issues.
Increase in-store visibility of client products and promotions, maintain merchandising and display standards, and implement marketing strategies that support product positioning and awareness.
Demonstrate professionalism, quality work, attendance, and appropriate appearance; follow company policies, safety regulations, and applicable laws.
Perform work safely using proper equipment and safety techniques, and complete other position-related duties assigned by a supervisor.