Full Time Retail Sales Merchandiser

Advantage Solutions; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 26,863; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, V

401(k) with company match

Training/support and ongoing career de

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is hiring a Full Time Retail Sales Merchandiser in Montgomery, AL to collaborate with store managers, execute client expectations, and boost sales by placing products for maximum visibility. You will serve customers with outstanding service and maintain shelf standards.

The ideal candidate is well organized, detail oriented, able to handle a fast-paced environment, travels up to 20%, maintains proper paperwork, and demonstrates professionalism.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Previous retail sales experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop key relationships with store and market managers.
• Ensure proper product placement that delivers best visibility.
• Maintain client shelf standards and distribution.
• Prepare for audits and complete reports timely.
• Communicate effectively with management and customers.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position

Full Time Retail Sales Merchandiser

Job Location: Montgomery, AL 36101

Hourly Rate: USD $16.50 - $19.50 per hour

Job Summary

We are hiring a Full Time Retail Sales Merchandiser to collaborate and strategize with store managers to improve sales and execute on client expectations. This Merchandiser will demonstrate outstanding customer service and selling skills by assisting customers, answering questions, and suggesting items of value to build customer loyalty. The ideal candidate is well organized, detail oriented, and able to handle a fast‑paced work environment.

Benefits

• Full‑Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training/support and ongoing career development
• Generous paid time‑off

Responsibilities

• Develop key relationships with store and market managers.
• Ensure proper product placement that delivers best visibility.
• Secure front end and main aisle presence of client products.
• Analyze business needs to identify growth opportunities and develop sales plans to close gaps.
• Maintain client objectives by ensuring secondary placements are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics.
• Maintain shelf standards, including authorization of items to meet client shelf schematic standards.
• Maintain full distribution on existing SKUs.
• Take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing POS materials for products on shelf.
• Prepare for and respond to audits.
• Manage time and prioritize for store call coverage.
• Complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports.
• Provide feedback for client audit objectives as needed.
• Communicate effectively internally with management and externally with all customers.
• Build rapport with clients and customers.
• Field questions and proactively develop action plans to resolve issues.
• Demonstrate professionalism in communication, attitude, and teamwork.
• Demonstrate high level of quality work, attendance, and appearance.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety regulations, local, state, and federal laws.
• Perform job safely utilizing proper equipment and safety techniques.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience). Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Previous retail sales experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and daily internet access.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency.
• Aggressive self‑starter with strong bias for action and results orientation.
• High sense of urgency; strong drive and passion to win.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and succeed in a team.
• Good judgment and respect for others.
• Ability to communicate via email and basic internet skills.
• Adaptability to changing demands, priorities, circumstances, and directions.
• Commitment to meet or exceed customers’ expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Level: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Field of Study/Area of Experience: Basic knowledge of retail merchandising and/or selling.

Travel & Driving

Travel up to 20% and driving are essential. Must maintain a current and valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Works 66%+ of the time in field or retail environment with physical activity, lifting or pushing up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and possibly operating in cold conditions (refrigerated/freezer sections). Requires proper safety practices when handling products.

EEO Statement

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Job Status

Job will remain open until filled.