Route Merchandiser

Signature Retail Services•Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Signature Retail Services is hiring a part-time Route Merchandiser to serve big-box home improvement stores, including The Home Depot and Lowe’s, in the Richmond, Virginia market. The role involves traveling throughout an assigned territory to build displays, execute planograms, support seasonal resets, and maintain store presentation. The route includes locations in Glen Allen, Richmond, Ashland, Virginia, and surrounding areas; regular travel between stores is essential. The position offers approximately 20–25 hours per week, starting pay of $17.00–$19.00 per hour, and paid hands-on weekday training. Candidates should be dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and committed to completing store visits and projects on time. The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and ladder use, as well as regularly lifting and moving products or materials weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Employment is contingent on completing applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check, motor vehicle record review, and verification of employment eligibility. Signature Retail Services participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must live within approximately 30 minutes of the assigned territory.
Must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance listing the candidate as an insured driver.
Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle for travel between stores.
Must have a smartphone with phone, text, email, and internet access for daily communication and reporting.
Must be able to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, and use a ladder.
Must be able to regularly lift and move materials or products weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Must successfully complete applicable pre-employment requirements and screenings.

Nice To Haves

Previous merchandising experience is a plus, but is not required.

Responsibilities

Travel independently throughout the assigned territory using a personal vehicle to service store locations.
Conduct store audits, execute product resets, merchandise products, and maintain planogram compliance.
Install price labels, point-of-purchase materials, fixtures, and displays.
Down-stock merchandise, maintain shelf conditions, and keep products stocked and customer-ready.
Work with store personnel to check inventory, identify replenishment needs, and place product orders as needed.
Answer questions from store associates and customers and share product knowledge.
Represent Signature Retail Services and its client partners professionally in each store.
Reliably manage the schedule and complete store visits and projects on time.
Communicate promptly about attendance, scheduling, or other issues that could affect a store visit.