Freelance Junior Merchandiser

Job Summary:

A Junior Merchandiser works with one or more of Winston Retail’s clients to support their on-floor presence by expediting stock to the selling floor. The key focus will be on product placement, replenishment and recovery by following a visual directive and guideline. You will be required to provide photos and reports for each visit which are communicated via Winston’s proprietary web based store visit reporting site. In this position, you will either work independently or as part of a team, as requested.

Experience Requirements:

• 1-2 years experience within a department, specialty or retail store.

• Previous work as a stock or sales associate with an apparel, accessory or footwear company

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently

• Communicates timely and effectively

• Ability to maneuver inside a stockroom

• Execute from clients’ directives and substitute if necessary based on inventory

• Ability to adhere to deadlines regarding calendar confirmation, service report submissions, invoicing, etc.

• Intermediate to advance computer knowledge (Excel, Word, email and digital photography)

• Proficient in capturing crisp, clear mirror image photography (before and after photos to showcasing completed work)

• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
• Smartphone device for reporting purposes -- Android OS 8.0 or higher/Apple iOS 8.0 or higher
• Must know how to download and install an app on your smart phone
• Must have the ability to upload a report, which includes multiple photos, to our reporting site via the app
• Must be able to keep phone OS up to date
• Must know how to use wi-fi services

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to work independently

• Comfortable speaking with store management.

• Superior visual merchandising expertise

• Dressing mannequins (preferred)

• Creative thinker

• Communicates timely and effectively (both verbal and written)

• Past experience working with planograms/directives

• Computer / tech savvy

• Proficient in capturing crisp, clear mirror image photography (before and after photos showcasing completed work)

• Client liaison with all store personnel -- strong relationships at the door level a must