Part Time Retail Sales Merchandiser

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions•Pittsburgh, PA

12d

About The Position

The Retail Sales Merchandiser services and sells to retail accounts within an assigned territory, ensuring client standards are met and sales volume is increased. The role supports an industry-leading consumer packaged goods client across categories such as grocery, personal care, and frozen food. Work may take place in an office, field, retail store, or warehouse environment. Travel and driving are essential, with travel up to 20%. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities and no indirect-report guidance or mentoring responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience; alternatively, the summary lists 1–2 years of retail sales or merchandising experience.
Basic knowledge of retail merchandising and/or selling.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to discuss matters with customers at all personnel levels.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Attention to detail, urgency, adaptability, and a results-oriented approach.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
Ability to communicate using email and basic internet skills.
Good judgment and respect for others; ability to build positive working relationships and support team members.
Commitment to meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
Must maintain a current and valid driver’s license and valid proof of current insurance.
Ability to engage in 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 to use products or cook food as appropriate for demonstrations.
Ability to travel and drive; travel may be up to 20%.

Responsibilities

Maintain client objectives by ensuring secondary product placements are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics.
Ensure authorized items meet client shelf schematic standards.
Maintain full distribution of existing SKUs to meet client and company objectives.
Follow directions for tagging, rotating, and placing point-of-sale materials on shelves.
Prepare for and respond to audits.
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, address questions, and develop action plans to resolve issues.
Meet and exceed sales goals by increasing in-store visibility of client products and promotions and supporting client growth initiatives.
Maintain merchandising and display standards to ensure products are available, and implement marketing strategies that improve product positioning and awareness.
Build relationships with store personnel, create action plans, and support a positive brand image.
Demonstrate professionalism, quality work, reliable attendance, and appropriate appearance; comply with company policies, safety regulations, and applicable laws.
Perform the job safely using proper equipment and safety techniques, including when handling products or cooking for demonstrations.
Travel and drive as required, maintaining a current valid driver’s license and proof of current insurance.
Perform additional position-related responsibilities as assigned by a supervisor.