Retail Merchandiser | $17/hr | Downers Grove, IL 839225

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  • Downers Grove, IL
  • $17 Per Hour
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30+ days ago

Job Description


Retail Merchandiser — Urgently hiring in Downers Grove area!

Job Title: Retail Merchandiser
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (3-5 days per week)
Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a rewarding career with growth opportunities? Join a dedicated team in the retail merchandising industry as a Retail Merchandiser covering local store routes in the surrounding Chicago suburbs, and enjoy making an impact every day.

As a Retail Merchandiser, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our products are well-stocked, correctly displayed, and appealing to customers. You'll work closely with the merchandising team to support store presentation and assist with various merchandising tasks across an assigned local route of stores, offering you variety and engaging work every day.
 

What You'll Do

As a Retail Merchandiser, you will be responsible for:
  • Stocking and replenishing products at store locations within your assigned route area
  • Arranging merchandise according to planograms and schematics provided
  • Conducting resets and updating product displays as needed
  • Creating attractive product displays to enhance sales and customer experience
  • Maintaining store cleanliness and ensuring all merchandising is up to company standards
  • Assisting store staff with product placement and inventory management
  • Performing other merchandising-related tasks as assigned to support store operations


What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate for this role will have:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent, along with verifiable work references
  • Prior experience in retail, stocking, cashiering, or customer service is preferred but not mandatory
  • Reliable transportation, as daily travel to stores within an assigned local route is required. 
  • Physical ability to stand and walk for 6-8 hours per shift
  • Comfort with bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching during daily tasks
  • Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a proactive attitude


Why Join Us?
  • Competitive pay rate of $17.00 per hour
  • Benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Weekly pay to keep your finances on track
  • Opportunities to gain hands-on retail and merchandising experience
  • Supportive team environment with room for career growth
  • Flexibility to work 3-5 days per week, fitting your schedule


Location & Schedule:

This position is on-site and based out of the local region. It involves working daytime hours from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. You will visit a consistent set of about 4-5 stores/ week, with a maximum of 2 store visits per day. You will receive your specific route schedule on a weekly basis, so you always know exactly where you need to be ahead of time.


Required Skills:
  • Retail Merchandising
  • Inventory Experience
  • Customer Service


Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ready to kick-start a rewarding career as a Retail Merchandiser, apply today or reach out to our recruiting team to learn more. Don’t wait — we’re hiring now!

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Numbers & Facts

LocationDowners Grove, IL

Skills

  • Customer Experienceunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Merchandisingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Product Positioningunmatched
  • Reference Verificationunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Retail Merchandisingunmatched
  • Revenue Growthunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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