Walmart Retail Specialist

General Information

Company: PRE-US

Location: KILMARNOCK, Virginia, 22482

Ref #: 20536

Function: Merchandising

Employment Duration: Part-time

Description and Requirements

As a Retail Specialist at Premium, you’ll ensure Premium’s client brands stand out at Walmart stores by driving product availability. Your efforts executing retail merchandising activities will connect customers with the brands they love in one of the largest retailers in the world.

What’s in it for you?

  • Flexible schedule, Monday-Friday.

  • You’ll merchandise brands you know and love in a variety of categories.

  • Variety in your job tasks. You won’t get stuck doing the same thing every day.

  • Independence in your day-to-day work.

  • Training and certification provided by true retail experts.

  • Health plan options including no-copay telemedicine, regardless of hours worked.

What will you do?

  • Locate merchandise in the backroom of Walmart stores in order to place product on the floor.

  • Stock and pack out products to help ensure shoppers find what they need.

  • Front face products to make sure product shelves look the best they can.

  • Receive marketing and promotional materials at your home and bring them to the store.

  • Install and place promotional materials as outlined in instructions to ensure our clients’ products stand out.

  • Build displays to showcase client products as needed.

  • Answer simple, step-by-step questions within Premium’s field technology on your mobile device as you complete your work.

  • Take photos of completed work to demonstrate your success.

  • Represent Premium and Premium clients in your assigned Walmart store(s).

  • Partner with Walmart store management and associates to get the job done.

  • Collaborate with your direct manager via email, phone and text.

How will you succeed?

  • Owning your store(s). You will be the face of Premium as you visit Walmart on behalf of our clients. Over time, you’ll be the go-to Premium resource because of the relationships you build.

  • Enjoy working independently as a Premium representative but remembering you’re an extension of the Walmart family.

  • Effectively communicate with store associates, store managers and Premium team members.

  • Leverage the support of and share best practices with our Walmart team nationwide through closed social media groups and a variety of communication channels.

  • Contact Premium’s Operations Support Center for help with challenges in store - they’re here to help!

  • Complete work within the provided timeframe.

  • Closely follow detailed instructions to ensure we get it right the first time.

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Report your work the same day you complete it.

What tools do you need for the job?

  • Access to reliable transportation to get you from multiple retail locations in your area.

  • A smartphone with access to data and internet in order to report and upload photos.

This job posting covers the general job duties for our Retail Specialist position and does not imply that these are the only tasks required. Premium’s Talent Acquisition Team will go over any questions you have regarding the above during the interview process.

So, are you Premium’s next Retail Specialist?

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