About This Role
This role involves working as an independent contractor to conduct in-store assignments for leading retailers and consumer brands. The core of the job is to gather accurate information on product availability, inventory, merchandising, displays, and promotions. It suits detail-oriented individuals who enjoy working independently and staying active.
Responsibilities
- Review project instructions and client requirements before each store visit
- Visit assigned retail locations during designated service windows
- Interact professionally with store personnel when gathering information
- Conduct retail audits, product checks, inventory counts, and store observations
- Verify product availability, placement, pricing, signage, displays, and promotional execution
- Identify and document out-of-stock, discontinued, damaged, or incorrectly displayed products
- Validate merchandise and displays against provided planograms or project instructions
- Collect accurate information using a smartphone or tablet
- Take required photos and upload supporting documentation
- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail throughout each assignment
- Travel between assigned retail locations based on accepted projects
- Complete and submit project reports on the same day the assignment is performed
Requirements
- Previous retail, merchandising, auditing, field service, inventory, or customer service experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to follow written instructions, project guidelines, and planograms
- Comfortable interacting professionally with store personnel
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, mobile apps, and digital reporting tools
- Availability to complete assignments during required retailer service windows, including weekday, evening, or weekend assignments when applicable
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and stand for extended periods
- Reliable transportation to travel between assigned retail locations
- Android or iOS smartphone or tablet with internet access
- Active email address for project communication and reporting
- Ability to accurately complete required reporting and submit photos on the same day work is performed
Benefits
- Set your own schedule within assigned service windows
