Retail Merchandising Specialist

Winston Retail Careers; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Paid online training

Wellness benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Winston Retail in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a part-time Retail Merchandising Specialist to bring fashion to life at the store level. You’ll style, organize, and present apparel to reflect brand identity and attract shoppers, working hands-on in stores to create polished, trend-forward displays.

This role emphasizes executing planograms, collaborating with store teams, and reporting progress via the Winston App. Lifting up to 25 pounds and flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in apparel merchandising or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with planograms and visual directives.
• Strong attention to detail and creativity in presenting displays.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies.
• Execute planograms to optimize product placement.
• Communicate merchandising needs with store management.
• Work independently and in teams across store settings.
• Manage monthly scheduling for store visits and deliverables.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Merchandising

Tools

Winston App

Job description

Job Title: Retail Merchandising Specialist

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Job Type: Part-Time

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

Expected Hours: Varies, Project-Based

Job Overview: 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.

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

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