Part Time Retail Sales Merchandiser

Advantage Solutions; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is seeking a self-motivated Part Time Retail Sales Merchandiser to service and sell to retail accounts in Columbia, SC. You will support client standards, increase sales, and influence store personnel with strong interpersonal skills.

You will build relationships, ensure products are stocked and displayed per planogram, and implement in-store marketing strategies. The role offers paid training, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities to grow in a leading consumer goods

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or 1–2 years of retail sales or merchandising experience.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills as this position requires daily discussions with customers at all personnel levels.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, elevated sense of urgency, and attention to detail.
• Adaptability to changing demands and client goals.
• Strength working independently, but also as a member of the larger company team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Client objectives by ensuring secondary placements of product(s) are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics.
• Meet Client and Company objectives by maintaining full distribution on existing SKUs.
• Take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing POS materials for products on shelf.
• Prepare for audits and manage time for store call coverage.
• Complete accurate paperwork and reports and provide feedback for Client audit objectives.
• Field questions and proactively develop action plans to resolve issues.

Skills

Retail sales

Merchandising

Customer service

Time management

Relationship building

Communication

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Part Time Retail Sales Merchandiser

We are searching for a self-motivated Retail Sales Merchandiser. This position services and sells to retail accounts within an assigned territory, ensuring Client standards are met and sales volumes are increased. The ideal candidate is independent, ambitious, and driven to succeed. They possess strong sales skills and the confidence to influence key decision makers at the store level. This role works with one of our industry-leading clients in the Consumer Package Good's (CPG) industry with brands in categories such as Grocery, Personal Care, and Frozen Food.

Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people and earning competitive pay! Apply today!

What We Offer:

• Paid Training and ongoing career development.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What You’ll Do:

• Flex your organizational skills to build relationships with store personnel, create impactful action plans, and support a positive brand image.
• Ensure sales are flawlessly executed on time and against client’s growth initiatives.
• Meet and exceed sales goals by increasing in‑store visibility of client products and promotions.
• Ensure products are always available by maintaining merchandising and display standards.
• Implement innovative marketing strategies that drive product positioning and awareness.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or 1–2 years of retail sales or merchandising experience.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills as this position requires daily discussions with customers at all personnel levels.
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task, elevated sense of urgency, and attention to detail.
• Adaptability to changing demands and client goals.
• Strength working independently, but also as a member of the larger company team.

Responsibilities:

Position Summary

The Retail Sales Merchandiser (RSM) is responsible for servicing and selling to retail accounts within an assigned territory to ensure Client standards are met and volume is increased.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain Client objectives by ensuring secondary placements of product(s) are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics.
• Shelf Standards and Conditions: authorization of items to meet Client shelf schematic standards.
• Meet Client and Company objectives by maintaining full distribution on existing SKUs.
• Take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing POS materials for products on shelf.
• Prepare for and respond to audits.
• Manage time and prioritize for store call coverage.
• Complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.
• May provide feedback for Client audit objectives.

Customer Relations

• Communicate effectively both internally with management and externally with all customers.
• Build rapport with Clients and Customers.
• Field questions and proactively develop action plans to resolve issues.

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
• Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations.
• Adheres to local, state and federal laws.
• Performs the job safely using proper equipment and safety techniques.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor related to the position/department.

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel and Driving are essential duties and functions of this job. Travel up to 20% is required. Must maintain current and valid driver's license and proof of current insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Level (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Field of Study/Area of Experience: Basic knowledge of retail merchandising and/or selling.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Aggressive self‑starter with a strong bias for action and results orientation.
• High sense of urgency; strong drive and passion to win.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills; position requires daily discussions with customers at all personnel levels.
• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently, but also successful team building skills.
• Demonstrate good judgment and show respect for others.
• Works cooperatively with others toward common group objectives, demonstrates respect for the ideas and contributions of other team members, cultivates positive relationships with other associates, and provides assistance and support to others.
• Ability to communicate with email and basic internet skills.
• Adaptability to changing demands, priorities, circumstances and directions.
• Demonstrate commitment to meet or exceed customers’ expectations.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office, field, retail store, or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day engaging in considerable physical activity, lifting and/or pushing up to 50 pounds, standing on feet for long periods, using products or cooking food as appropriate for demonstration, and possibly working in extremely cold conditions (i.e., refrigerated and freezer sections). Proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking are essential.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Important Information

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

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