Independent Retail Merchandiser — Flexible, Project-Based

Winston Retail; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid online training

Flexible schedules

Wellness benefits

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Winston Retail is seeking a Retail Support Merchandiser in Owatonna, MN to support stores with ongoing merchandising and project-based initiatives. This independent contractor role offers hands-on experience in planogram execution, product presentation, and collaboration with store teams.

You will travel to assigned locations as needed, stock and refresh displays, complete mobile reports with photos, and communicate project updates to keep timelines.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with store teams.
• Excellent organization, time management, and accountability.
• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for merchandising and visual presentation.

Responsibilities

• Stock, replenish, and merchandise products to maintain brand standards and in-store presentation.
• Execute merchandising projects, displays, resets, and promotional initiatives with precision and attention to detail.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with store management and associates.
• Ensure planogram compliance and maintain product placement standards.
• Complete store visit reports, including photos and detailed feedback, using mobile reporting tools.
• Effectively communicate opportunities, challenges, and project updates.
• Manage schedules and assigned store visits to ensure deliverables are completed on time.
• Maintain a high level of quality, professionalism, and accountability across all assignments.
• Support large-scale merchandising and retail execution initiatives as needed.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Organization

Detail orientation

Merchandising

Planogram knowledge

Sales experience

Tools

Mobile reporting apps

Job description

Winston Retail is seeking a Retail Support Merchandiser in Owatonna, MN to support stores with ongoing merchandising and project-based initiatives. This independent contractor role offers hands-on experience in planogram execution, product presentation, and collaboration with store teams.

You will travel to assigned locations as needed, stock and refresh displays, complete mobile reports with photos, and communicate project updates to keep timelines.