Independent Retail Merchandising Specialist

Winston Retail; Sterling (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

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Winston Retail in Sterling, IL is seeking a Retail Support Merchandiser to join as an independent contractor. You will stock, replenish, and merchandise products, executing project-based merchandising initiatives with accuracy and speed.

The role rewards self-starters who can build strong relationships with store teams, manage time effectively, and report outcomes via mobile tools. Flexibility across varying hours and projects is expected, with a competitive hourly rate of $16-$18 based on

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organization, time management and accountability.
• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for merchandising and visual presentation.
• Comfortable using smartphones for reporting.
• 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 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

Strong communication

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Reporting via smartphones

Planogram experience

Job description

Winston Retail in Sterling, IL is seeking a Retail Support Merchandiser to join as an independent contractor. You will stock, replenish, and merchandise products, executing project-based merchandising initiatives with accuracy and speed.

The role rewards self-starters who can build strong relationships with store teams, manage time effectively, and report outcomes via mobile tools. Flexibility across varying hours and projects is expected, with a competitive hourly rate of $16-$18 based on