Independent Retail Merchandiser — Flexible Projects

Winston Retail; Kodiak (AK); 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 Kodiak, AK. This independent contractor role focuses on ongoing store support and project-based merchandising initiatives, delivering high-quality in-store presentation for leading brands.

The ideal candidate thrives independently, builds strong partnerships with store teams, and executes merchandising projects with accuracy and excellence. Smartphone reporting and flexible hours are part of the role, with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on merchandising and visual presentation.
• Comfortable using smartphones and reporting apps.
• Able to work in various retail environments and in cold conditions for limited periods.
• Experience in retail merchandising or consumer packaged goods preferred.
• Customer service or sales experience preferred.
• Planogram experience is a plus.

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

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Independent work

Merchandising

Detail-oriented

Planogram experience

Organization

Smartphone reporting

Tools

Mobile reporting apps

Job description

Winston Retail is seeking a Retail Support Merchandiser in Kodiak, AK. This independent contractor role focuses on ongoing store support and project-based merchandising initiatives, delivering high-quality in-store presentation for leading brands.

The ideal candidate thrives independently, builds strong partnerships with store teams, and executes merchandising projects with accuracy and excellence. Smartphone reporting and flexible hours are part of the role, with a competitive hourly rate.