Traveling Merchandiser

footprint Solutions • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

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

Requirements

• Clean driving record and ability to pass an annual motor vehicle record check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with store personnel and team members.
• Self-motivation and dependability, with the ability to work independently and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment when addressing in-store opportunities or challenges.
• Comfort using smartphone technology, including mobile apps, email, and photo documentation.
• Ability to manage a flexible schedule and complete accepted assignments, reporting, photos, and expense submissions accurately and on time.
• 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.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel within an assigned local territory.
• At least 18 years of age.
• 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 help ensure products are properly displayed, organized, and ready for customers.
• Review and plan visit schedules and workload for assigned stores 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.
• Communicate directly with a District Manager while working independently onsite at retailer locations.
• 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 and periodically stay overnight for travel booked in advance by Footprint.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $17.00 per hour.
• Travel time and mileage reimbursement.
• Early wage access.
• Paid training.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible, low-volume work with predictable, recurring monthly earnings.
• 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