Retail Merchandiser - Electronics - Part Time

About the position

Join ActionLink as a Part-Time Retail Merchandiser for Dekalb, IL and the surrounding area. This position involves enhancing the retail experience by completing projects at major retail stores within an assigned territory. You will ensure proper placement, assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting of promotional product displays for global clients such as Microsoft, Samsung, T-Mobile, Dyson, Bose, and Intel. The role requires flexibility Monday through Friday, typically between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with no weekends or evening hours required. There is potential for more hours if covering larger regions or traveling.

Responsibilities

• Complete projects at major retail stores within an assigned territory
• Ensure proper placement, assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting of promotional product displays
• Submit same-day digital surveys with feedback and pictures for each store visit

Requirements

• Previous merchandising, 3PL, or relevant retail experience is highly desirable
• Ability to handle all levels of merchandising work within assigned territory
• Attention to detail to follow complex written instructions and display diagrams
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with a small team when needed
• Internet access, basic hand-held tools, and a Wi-Fi/GPS enabled smart device with latest OS update
• A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle transportation
• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and lift products weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance

Nice-to-haves

• Laptop/desktop access is a plus

Benefits

• Compensation at $18.00 per hour for general merchandising projects
• Higher rates for additional technical projects based on need
• W2 Employment with bi-weekly pay schedule and direct deposit
• Optional 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Travel reimbursement for store-to-store drive time and mileage assistance
• Paid training time provided to prepare for program success
• Accrue PTO hours every week worked