Fort Smith, AR - Retail Merchandising - Part-Time & Flexible Schedule

Franklin Retail Solutions

Fort Smith (AR)

Hybrid

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Part time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Franklin Retail Solutions is seeking a part-time Retail Merchandiser to visit sporting goods stores near you. You will organize and showcase top brands, align displays with planograms, and submit reports via our MVP platform.

This role requires independent work, reliable transportation, and strong communication with store staff. You will travel to multiple stores on weekdays, capture photos, and share actionable insights to improve the shopper experience.

Qualifications

Retail or merchandising experience required.
Attention to detail and ability to manage time.
Strong communication and reporting skills.
Ability to work independently and remotely.
Valid transportation to multiple store locations.

Responsibilities

Follow planograms to create compelling displays.
Use MVP platform to schedule visits and submit reports.
Engage store staff to promote brands and setups.
Take before/after photos to document merchandising results.
Identify what works and report insights to the team.

Skills

Retail knowledge

Merchandising

Communication skills

Time management

Photography/Reporting

Territory management

Education

Retail or Fashion Merchandising degree (plus)

Tools

MVP platform

Smartphone/tablet for reports

Job description

Part-Time Retail Merchandiser (Sell-Through Specialist / Brand Rep)

The Gig:

Franklin Retail Solutions needs a part-time Retail Merchandiser to work some magic in sporting goods stores near you. Your mission? Organize, style, and showcase top-tier brands so customers can't resist them. You'll also be the eyes and ears of the brand, sharing insights to make the shopping experience even better.

Why You'll Love This Job:

Get paid to make products look awesome
Make your own schedule
Work solo

What You'll Do:

Use our MVP platform (like a secret agent, but for merch) to check projects, schedule visits, and submit reports
Chat up store managers and staff—make friends, not just contacts
Follow planograms (a fancy way of saying "make the display look great")
Snap before-and-after pics to show off your merchandising skills
Spot what's working and what's not—then tell us

What You Need to Bring:

Retail or merchandising experience (bonus points if you've styled mannequins like a pro)
An eye for detail—details matter!
Strong communication skills (aka, you don't ghost emails)
A smartphone or tablet for reports & photos
Reliable transportation to get to stores
High-speed internet (because dial-up won't cut it)

The Fine Print:

This role is flexible, with store visits typically on weekdays. You'll stay connected with our team remotely while rocking your independent work style.

Company:

Franklin Retail Solutions is in the Sports Business. We work with the best brands in the Sports, Outdoor, Fitness and Health industries. We develop retail marketing, merchandising and training programs, manage a network of over 500 field professionals who execute the programs, and analyze the results for the brands we represent. These programs enable consumers to find the sporting goods or apparel that's right for them.

Candidate:

Our ideal candidate has excellent communication and rapport building skills, retail merchandising experience, can manage their time, work independently and communicate remotely, has a functioning computer and reliable internet access, has a camera or smartphone for taking digital pictures, can complete professionally written online reports, and has reliable transportation.

Required Qualifications: