Traveling Merchandiser

footprint Solutions • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Footprint Solutions is hiring a part-time Traveling Merchandiser to support retailers in an assigned local territory. The role helps stores keep products properly displayed, organized, and ready for customers. Work is performed independently onsite at retailer locations, with direct communication to a District Manager and relationship-building with store associates and management during daytime retail business hours. Periodic overnight travel may be required and is booked in advance by Footprint.

The merchandiser reviews and plans store visits and workload using an app, and completes assignments within biweekly visit deadlines. Work may include updating planograms, stocking shelves, conducting audits and surveys, assisting with store refreshes, applying security tags, and supporting other merchandising projects. The position offers flexible scheduling and paid virtual training; no prior experience is required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass an annual motor vehicle record check.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel within an assigned local territory.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally with store personnel and team members.
• Self-motivated and dependable, able to work independently and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Comfort using smartphone technology, including mobile apps, email, and photo documentation.
• Ability to manage a flexible schedule and meet deadlines for assignments, reporting, photos, and expense submissions.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Professionalism, integrity, and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to follow project instructions and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including reaching, bending, crouching, kneeling, walking, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous merchandising, retail, inventory, customer service, or related experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Service stores in the assigned territory to ensure products are properly displayed, organized, and ready for customers.
• Review and plan store visit schedules and workload using an app.
• Update planograms, stock shelves, complete audits and surveys, assist with store refreshes, apply security tags, and support other merchandising projects as needed.
• Work independently onsite at retailer locations and communicate directly with a District Manager.
• Build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime business hours.
• Complete accepted assignments, reporting, photo documentation, and expense submissions accurately and on time.
• Travel within the assigned local territory; periodic overnight travel may be required.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $19.50 per hour.
• Travel time and mileage reimbursement.
• Early wage access.
• Paid training.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible, low-volume work and ability to create a schedule within biweekly visit deadlines.
• Opportunities for additional locations based on availability and business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed