Independent Retail Merchandiser – Project-Based & Flexible

Winston Retail; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; 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 join our team in Iowa City, IA on an independent contractor basis. The role focuses on ongoing store support, project merchandising, and delivering strong in-store experiences for leading retail brands.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, capable of working independently, and adept at building relationships with store teams while executing merchandising projects with accuracy and excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the retail environment for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs and ability to lift up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Smartphones required for reporting: iOS and Android devices meeting spec.
• 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 promotions with precision.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with store management and associates.
• Ensure planogram compliance and maintain product placement standards.
• Complete store visit reports with photos and feedback using mobile reporting tools.
• Communicate opportunities, challenges, and project updates.
• Manage schedules and assigned store visits to ensure deliverables on time.
• Maintain high quality, professionalism, and accountability across assignments.
• Support large-scale merchandising and retail execution initiatives as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Independent work

Organization

Time management

Detail-oriented

Merchandising

Reporting app usage

Smartphone reporting

Tools

Reporting apps

Job description

Winston Retail is seeking a Retail Support Merchandiser to join our team in Iowa City, IA on an independent contractor basis. The role focuses on ongoing store support, project merchandising, and delivering strong in-store experiences for leading retail brands.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, capable of working independently, and adept at building relationships with store teams while executing merchandising projects with accuracy and excellence.