Independent Retail Merchandiser - Flexible Projects

Winston Retail; Flora (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full 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 in Flora, IL. This independent contractor role focuses on ongoing store support and project-based merchandising initiatives, helping to create visually appealing shopping environments and strong customer experiences.

The ideal candidate is self-starting, detail-oriented, and capable of building partnerships with store teams while executing merchandising projects with accuracy and excellence in a fast-paced, flexible setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising or related field preferred.
• Previous customer service or sales experience preferred.
• Planogram experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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.

Job description

Winston Retail is seeking a Retail Support Merchandiser in Flora, IL. This independent contractor role focuses on ongoing store support and project-based merchandising initiatives, helping to create visually appealing shopping environments and strong customer experiences.

The ideal candidate is self-starting, detail-oriented, and capable of building partnerships with store teams while executing merchandising projects with accuracy and excellence in a fast-paced, flexible setting.