Job Description

Job Summary:

A Junior Merchandiser works with one or more of Winston Retail’s clients to support their on-floor presence by expediting stock to the selling floor. The key focus will be on product placement, replenishment and recovery by following a visual directive and guideline. You will be required to provide photos and reports for each visit which are communicated via Winston’s proprietary web based store visit reporting site. In this position, you will either work independently or as part of a team, as requested.

Experience Requirements:

1-2 years experience within a department, specialty or retail store.
Previous work as a stock or sales associate with an apparel, accessory or footwear company

Required Skills:

Ability to work independently
Communicates timely and effectively
Ability to maneuver inside a stockroom
Execute from clients’ directives and substitute if necessary based on inventory
Ability to adhere to deadlines regarding calendar confirmation, service report submissions, invoicing, etc.
Intermediate to advance computer knowledge (Excel, Word, email and digital photography)
Proficient in capturing crisp, clear mirror image photography (before and after photos to showcasing completed work)
Smartphone device for reporting purposes -- Android OS 8.0 or higher/Apple iOS 8.0 or higher
Must know how to download and install an app on your smart phone
Must have the ability to upload a report, which includes multiple photos, to our reporting site via the app
Must be able to keep phone OS up to date
Must know how to use wi-fi services

Preferred Skills

Ability to work independently
Comfortable speaking with store management.
Superior visual merchandising expertise
Dressing mannequins (preferred)
Creative thinker
Communicates timely and effectively (both verbal and written)
Past experience working with planograms/directives
Computer / tech savvy
Proficient in capturing crisp, clear mirror image photography (before and after photos showcasing completed work)
Client liaison with all store personnel -- strong relationships at the door level a must!

Freelance Junior Merchandiser