Independent Retail Merchandiser — Flexible Projects

Winston Retail; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Paid online training

Flexible schedules

Wellness benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Winston Retail is seeking a Retail Support Merchandiser to provide in-store product support and lead project-based merchandising initiatives across Dekalb, IL. The role is an Independent Contractor, with pay of $16-$18 per hour and project-based hours.

The ideal candidate enjoys working independently, builds strong partnerships with store teams, and executes merchandising projects with accuracy and excellence, delivering enhanced customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable using smartphones and reporting apps.

Responsibilities

• Stock, replenish, and merchandise products to maintain brand standards and in-store presentation.
• Execute merchandising projects, displays, resets, and promotional initiatives with precision.
• 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

Retail merchandising

Planogram

Independent work

Mobile reporting

Time management

Job description

Winston Retail is seeking a Retail Support Merchandiser to provide in-store product support and lead project-based merchandising initiatives across Dekalb, IL. The role is an Independent Contractor, with pay of $16-$18 per hour and project-based hours.

The ideal candidate enjoys working independently, builds strong partnerships with store teams, and executes merchandising projects with accuracy and excellence, delivering enhanced customer experiences.