retail merchandiser

merchandiser

retail sales associate

program coordinator

customer success manager

Neptune Retail Solutions

No manager standing over your shoulder.  As long as you complete your work by the given deadline you can work whenever you want as long as the stores are open.  Work is easy but repetitive.  Each month, you are given a few boxes of ads and you breakdown these ads as specified and install them in your stores located within your territory.  There are 4 weeks in each cycle and week 1 and 2 you install ads in grocery stores, week 2 install ads in drug stores.  Week 3 you do maintenance in the grocery stores you worked in week 1 to ensure all ads are still in place. Week 4 you do maintenance in the grocery stores you did in week 2 to ensure all ads still in place.  No maintenance in work is done for drug stores.  You are also give "merchandising" jobs to complete throughout the cycle in which you will complete a job that is usually only for one specific product.  In these merchandising jobs you usually will put neckhangers on bottles, install instant coupons on products, put boxtalkers on boxes, and occasionally audit products/stores to ensure work is being completed.  You work closely with store managers to ensure a good relationship between the company and store and to ensure your equipment doesn't go missing.  It's a good part time job if you're not looking to become wealthy.  It helps bring in a little extra cash each month.  Pay is only a tiny amount over minimum wage and they pay the minimum for mileage.  You have to drive your own vehicle and they do not give you anything for maintenance on your vehicle and you will rack up the miles and wear and tear.  The managers I worked with (most of them anyway) were very responsive and understood that this was a part time job and didn't demand much of me except what was originally expected of me.  They started cutting down on staff so as time went on, my territory was expanded and since they didn't pay well for mileage, I didn't appreciate having to drive farther just to install one ad.  Work/life balance was great though.  You are usually given a week to complete your entire workload which was definitely easy to do.  Most of the time, I would complete all my work for the week by Wednesday.  No weekends or holidays if you get your work done by the deadline, again which is easy to do.  Pay really sucks though.  In six years with the company, I received only one review and only one pay increase and that was for 25 cents and they only gave me that because minimum wage went up.  So no pay increases for a job well done.  You don't need to have any experience in this line of work.  You will be trained but you will still feel very lost when you first start out.  But it will come to you over time.  Managers will usually respond to text messages if you need help and will answer their phone if you call them for help.  You do need to have internet at home and you are given a tablet to complete all work on.  You will also need a large area at home to store all your equipment you need to do the work.  I have half of my garage dedicated to store work stuff.  You get 1-5 packages delivered to your house daily for work on average.

The job involves A LOT of driving and knowing directions and locations since it'll take you into several neighboring towns. But if you like driving, go for it. 

The hours are super flexible and honestly your work deadlines are DAYS long and you can show up between when the store opens and it closes. Unless a particular store has very specific rules, that's how it works. 

You'll also be dealing with a lot of advertisements. Like putting up new coupon machines, new ad displays, sticker ads on products, etc. It's very easy to understand (especially if you know how to use a tablet/smart phone) and it's a good job if you can't physically stand on your feet for HOURS at a time. 

The only downside is that this job is extremely supplemental. You can't survive on this job cause at MAX you can work 10hrs a week, but majority of the time it's 5 or 6 and usually with one week off cause there's just no jobs that week. 

So if you're looking for extra pocket money, or are retired and want to get out of the house, this could be a decent job to have. 

Just get ready to do a lot of recycling and receiving a lot of work packages in the mail. Cause there is A LOT. As well as learn how to organize all your tools and supplies. 

But hey, you get paid for that time too lol

I've work for this company for 7 years. They used to be News America Marketing. I was hired at $1 above minimum wage, received a gas card and maintenance money for my vehicle. On jobs that were not normally scheduled, we also got paid mileage. Since you have to use your personal vehicle, it almost made it worth it. With the increase in minimum wage, my experience has not been compensated. This new company has taken so much from the employees. Now I make minimum wage (I promise you I am way over qualified for this job and am very good at what I do, so there is no reason for a decrease in my worth to the company) They have taken the maintenance and  gas card and replaced it with miniscule mileage compensation that does not come even close to covering the cost of gas, let alone any maintenance/ wear and tear on your car. I drive over 200 miles per week for this company. If it wasn't for the fact that you make your own schedule, I would be gone. In fact I will be most likely be resigning in a month from now because of this. 

My manger is great though and very supportive, Most of the people who work here are wonderful people.  

 Your time is your own to manage. Jobs may be executed anytime during store hours as long as deadlines are met. Reps are given a number of stores to manage and there is a flow to which stores are done each week of month. There is typically one week that is very light. I found I was able to plan getaways during that week and not interfere with job requirements.  Management in my region was excellent and I had the same manager for 2 years. I doubt that is a universal experience. Company stresses that you are not to work without pay, but it is up to you to record all time spent on work activities. 
The only negatives: the pay is quite low, but still better than other merchandising jobs. 
There is an excessive amount of equipment & materials to unpack, store and keep organized - at the reps home. Tons of boxes to dispose of. Occasionally, a job will pop up on short notice and can interfere with outside commitments, but my manager was very understanding. 
You must physically be able to stand for 4+ hours at a time, kneel on floor and rise without support.

I worked this as a part-time employee and as a "retirement job." It would not provide enough income to live on, but was great for what I needed. I enjoyed working for this company.  

What is the best part of working at the company?
The flexibility in scheduling is great. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
While the work itself is consistent it isnt a lot of hours and they only pay minimum wage. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
You work independently at a variety of stores such as Fred Meyer, Safeway, Albertsons. Walgreens, Dollar General placing ads throughout the stores. The management are all very helpful, friendly and understanding. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
They provide a tablet to perform all of your work tasks with so you log in as you leave home for your first store and track your route and all the store visits. All materials and ads are sent to your house and once a month is a mandatory conference call where your manager goes over all of the work to be performed for the cycle. Each day you gather what you need for each store that you'll be visiting that day and then at the end of the day after you've entered all of your travel info and store visit surveys into your tablet you'll sync it so it sends to corporate. Pay is weekly. Shipments come a few days each week

I worked this job as a college student, so the flexible schedule was great fit with my school schedule. You get lots of agency of how and when to do your tasks, given that they are correctly completed by the weekly deadline.

Management was great. I was in the Pittsburgh market; upstate NY. My immediate manager was very supportive and she was easy to contact if I ever had questions, and upper management seemed to be just as supportive as well.

Since I was only on during the pandemic, all meetings were virtual and in-person meetings with coworkers were very limited. It's hard to get an idea of company culture because most in store reps work very independently of each other.

Cons are that my rural area had super low hours; typically less than 10 per week. If there are open positions in your area, you can request more hours. Most of the time was spent driving, which was beautiful in the summer, but sometimes a nightmare in the snowy winter. Equipment and disposed materials also takes up a lot of personal space in home and vehicle.

It's a good job, but not stellar. Would recommend for people trying to get a second job.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The flexibility, weekly pay, and independence is the best part.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No benefits, pay raises, or opportunities to grow within the company. You are basically on your own.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
You are on your own , no one will check on you or even reach out to you unless they have a problem or are concerned about what you’re doing. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day for me involves traveling between multiple retail locations to complete assigned merchandising tasks efficiently and on schedule. I review my route, prioritize stores, and ensure all displays, signage, and promotional materials are properly placed and maintained. I pay close attention to detail, follow company guidelines, and communicate any issues or updates as needed. I take pride in staying organized, managing my time effectively, and ensuring all work is completed accurately and on time.

I work in a retail merchandising role that is fast-paced, hands-on, and involves a lot of travel. I visit multiple store locations within my assigned territory, making sure products are displayed according to brand standards and current promotions. My day-to-day work includes setting up displays, stocking shelves, adjusting layouts, and ensuring signage is accurate and visually appealing.

Since I travel frequently, every day brings a new store, a new team, and new challenges. I collaborate closely with store managers and staff, building strong relationships to support smooth operations and effective product placement. Attention to detail is essential in my role, as I am responsible for keeping brand presentation consistent across all locations while adapting to each store’s unique layout and customer flow.

This job is perfect for me because I enjoy being on the move, working independently, and seeing the direct impact of my work on sales and customer experience. Strong time management, communication skills, and a proactive mindset help me succeed in this dynamic retail environment.


What is the best part of working at the company?
I like the flexibility of scheduling my work days within the assigned window. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Making storage space at home for the supplies, hardware and materials required to install the ads in the stores. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I work remotely from home and only interact with my area manager via phone calls, texts, email and monthly zoom meetings. She’s great! She’s readily available when questions arise while I’m out in the field, pleasant and supportive. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I load the store ads and supplies into my car, drive store to store installing, maintaining and removing shelf ads. I get lots of walking in, which I like. Lots of driving, too. All work is reported on a company issued tablet so when I get home and put my supplies away, my workday is done.

This is a job that emphasizes work life balance by allowing you to do your assigned tasks on whatever day during the assigned week you want, assuming the specific locations assigned are open during that time. You can reach your manager almost whenever via email or phone call or text. Meetings happen once per cycle to inform you of any task peculiarities, change in direction, areas to improve, etc.
Some tasks require photos to be submitted and you must ensure you are meeting quality guidelines for those tasks- the shelftalks must be straight in relation to the shelves, the shelves must be adequately shown, your device must be in a specific orientation while taking that photo. You must remember which of your stores prefer specific adapters and shelftalk heights.

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