Retail Training Specialist

Premium Retail Services; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Premium Retail Services is seeking a part-time Retail Training Specialist in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This role focuses on delivering training programs to improve merchants' execution of merchandising standards. Responsibilities include conducting in-person and virtual training, providing support, and collaborating with managers to identify training needs. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, retail experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Join a collaborative team and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Prior retail experience and/or retail training experience preferred.
• Proficient in operating a smartphone and apps, sending/receiving emails.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive training programs for field merchandisers.
• Conduct on-site and virtual training sessions.
• Provide hands-on coaching during store visits.
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Retail training experience

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Smartphone apps

Job description

General Information

Company: PRE-US

Location: WILKES BARRE, Pennsylvania, 18701

Ref #: 84220

Pay Rate: $15.00

Range Minimum: $15.00

Range Maximum: $15.00

Function: Merchandising

Employment Duration: Part-time

Description And Requirements

A Retail Training Specialist is responsible for delivering training programs to field merchandisers to ensure consistent implementation of merchandising standards, product knowledge, and brand representation across designated territories. This role involves conducting hands‑on training and providing ongoing support to enhance performance and productivity of field managers.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary with a benefits package.
• Be a part of a collaborative and culture‑oriented team.

What will you do?

• Deliver comprehensive training programs and materials for field merchandisers, including manuals, presentations, and visual aids.
• Travel up to 75 miles within the assigned territory.
• Conduct on‑site and virtual training sessions to educate field merchandisers on standards, product features, and promotional campaigns.
• Train field merchandisers on product placement, signage, and display techniques to maximize visual impact and sales.
• Provide hands‑on coaching and feedback during store visits to reinforce training concepts and address performance gaps.
• Collaborate with field managers to identify training needs and prioritize skill development areas.
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through metrics, observations, and feedback.
• Update training materials based on product changes, guidelines, and industry trends.
• Support new product launches and store resets with timely training sessions and resources.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on merchandising best practices, trends, and competitor activities.
• Foster a positive learning environment and culture of continuous improvement among field merchandisers.
• Cover open territories executing client‑specific work.

How will you succeed?

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Be a self‑starter, quick learner, detail‑oriented, flexible, and agile in adapting to various tasks and situations.
• Able to effectively communicate with others.

Experience And Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Prior retail experience and/or retail training experience is preferred.
• Proficient in operating a smartphone and apps, sending/receiving emails, sending/receiving text messages, E‑learning platforms.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be available for occasional weekend work.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Have good vision and the ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, and kneel.
• Be willing and able to work in cold environment conditions.
• The tasks performed by Premium Reset Teams are very physical and require constant movement and lifting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran). Under applicable requirements, such as the San Francisco FCO and the Los Angeles FCHIO, we consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories. E‑Verify Employer.

Salary Note

• Acosta Group, in good faith, believes that any posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta Group may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.