Apparel Merchandising Specialist — Elevate In-Store Displays

Winston Retail; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Paid online training

Flexible schedule

Wellness benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Winston Retail in Bangor, ME, is seeking a Retail Merchandising Specialist to drive in-store apparel presentation and trend-forward displays. This independent contractor role requires hands-on styling, planogram execution, and timely reporting via the Winston App on a smartphone.

You will work on varied store projects, manage scheduling, and collaborate with store teams to reflect brand identity while maximizing shopper appeal.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in apparel merchandising or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with mannequins (assembling, updating, and styling).
• Familiarity with planograms and visual directives is essential.
• Portfolio of work is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies that align with company standards.
• Execute planograms to optimize product placement and maximize sales with apparel and hardline merchandise.
• Communicate effectively with team members and store management regarding merchandising needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in different store settings.
• Manage monthly scheduling to ensure store visits and merchandising deliverables are completed by assigned deadlines, demonstrating strong time management and accountability.
• Submit store visit reports, including taking before and after photos and writing feedback, using our Winston App on a smart device.
• Smartphones are required for reporting: IOS: Use an iPhone 11 or newer; Android: Use a 2020 or newer device with an OS no more than four versions behind the latest.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for the entire shift.

Skills

Apparel merchandising

Planograms

Visual directives

Mannequin styling

Communication

Job description

Winston Retail in Bangor, ME, is seeking a Retail Merchandising Specialist to drive in-store apparel presentation and trend-forward displays. This independent contractor role requires hands-on styling, planogram execution, and timely reporting via the Winston App on a smartphone.

You will work on varied store projects, manage scheduling, and collaborate with store teams to reflect brand identity while maximizing shopper appeal.