Retail Merchandising Specialist

Winston Retail; Carbondale (IL); In loco; USD 26.000 - 30.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible schedule

Paid online training

Wellness benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Descrizione del lavoro

Winston Retail is seeking a passionate apparel merchandiser to style and present clothing reflecting brand identity, working hands-on in stores. You will be responsible for mannequins, displays, and trend-forward presentations to attract shoppers in Carbondale, IL.

This independent contractor role requires coordinating visits, reporting via the Winston App, and using a smartphone for reporting. Flexible hours and project-based work offer opportunities for advancement within a dynamic retail

Competenze

• Experience in apparel merchandising preferred.
• Experience with mannequins and styling preferred.
• Familiarity with planograms and visual directives essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement merchandising strategies aligned with company standards.
• Execute planograms to optimize product placement and maximize sales.
• Communicate merchandising needs with store teams and management.
• Work independently and across multiple store settings.
• Manage monthly scheduling to meet deadlines for store visits and deliverables.
• Submit store visit reports with before/after photos via the Winston App.

Conoscenze

Apparel merchandising

Mannequin styling

Planograms

Visual directives

Strong communication

Winston App usage

Strumenti

Winston App

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Winston Retail is seeking a passionate, detail-driven apparel merchandiser to bring fashion to life at the store level. As an apparel merchandiser, you'll ensure clothing is styled, organized, and presented to reflect brand identity and attract shoppers. Working hands-on in stores, you'll be responsible for styling mannequins and displays to create a polished, trend-forward shopping experience.

Job Title: Retail Merchandising Specialist

Location: Carbondale, IL

Job Type: Independent Contractor

Pay: $19-$22 per hour (rate based on market and relevant experience)

Expected Hours: Varies, Project-Based

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies that align with company standards
• Execute planograms to optimize product placement and maximize sales with apparel and hardline merchandise
• Communicate effectively with team members and store management regarding merchandising needs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in different store settings
• Manage monthly scheduling to ensure store visits and merchandising deliverables are completed by assigned deadlines, demonstrating strong time management and accountability
• Submit store visit reports, including taking before and after photos and writing feedback, using our Winston App on a smart device
• Smartphones are required for reporting:
  • IOS: Use an iPhone 11 or newer
  • Android: Use a 2020 or newer device with an OS no more than four versions behind the latest
• Ability to liftup to 25 pounds and stand for theentire shift

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in apparel merchandising or a related field is preferred
• Experience working with mannequins (assembling, updating, and styling)
• A portfolio of work is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with planograms and visual directives is essential
• A keen eye for detail and creativity in presenting apparel displays
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Paid online training
• Flexible schedule
• Wellness benefits
• Opportunities for advancement

Schedule

• Monday-Friday (weekends optional)
• Hours vary per project

At Winston, we are ALL IN!

At Winston, we celebrate our diverse talent and unique skill sets, embracing change to grow stronger together. Our goal is to ensure every member of the Winston community feels valued, respected, and heard daily, including our applicants. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also uphold fair employment practices concerning citizenship and immigration status.

Please visit our site to learn more about who we are and what we do!

www.winstonretail.com

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.