Retail Merchandiser
Company : Sfs, Inc
Location : Oakland, IL, 61943
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Overview
Retail Merchandiser
Come join SFS as a Retail Merchandiser independent contractor and enjoy all the benefits of creating your own schedule. This flexible environment is created by the clients we service, they provide a window of time instead of a specific days, allowing you to set your own schedule. As a Merchandiser, you can service various products, conduct resets, product cut-ins, returns, POP placement and other general merchandising activities. We have available part-time, on-going work servicing a wide-variety of clients/retailers for weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly visits.
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Things to Consider:
- You control when and how much you work
- Create your work schedule
- Be your own BOSS
What we Offer:
- Competitive pay
- DailyPay – work today, get paid tomorrow
- Free Enrollment Required
Qualifications:
- Merchandising and/or retail experience
- Available weekday daytime hours
- Able to read plan-o-grams
- Able to carry and lift up to 40 lbs. repeatedly
- Able to bend, stoop and stand for extended periods
- Internet access with an active email address
- Android or iOS smart phone and/or tablet for wireless reporting
- Report client work completions on the same day as service
- Reliable transportation, some travel involved
SFS, Inc. is a leading supplier of field services to Fortune 1000 manufacturers and retailers in the U.S. We contract over 3 million retail merchandising, auditing, installation and assembly projects in almost every zip code in the country, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Our services are critical to sustaining the retail industry and our team of professionals are responsible for advancing it.
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Frequently asked questions
Creating your own schedule allows retail merchandisers to balance work with personal commitments, especially in Oakland's varied retail environment. This flexibility supports better time management and can reduce commute stress, which is valuable in a city with dispersed retail hubs.
Yes, retail merchandisers in Oakland often handle repetitive lifting up to 40 lbs and extended standing or bending, matching typical client requirements. Local stores may have varying shelving setups, so physical stamina and adaptability to different layouts are essential.
Independent contractors at Sfs, Inc perform tasks such as product resets, cut-ins, POP placements, and returns. The role emphasizes timely reporting and servicing multiple retailer clients, offering variety and hands-on experience in retail merchandising operations.
The Oakland area features moderate competition for retail merchandiser positions, influenced by local retail density and contractor availability. Candidates with flexible schedules and experience in merchandising tend to have an advantage given the demand for reliable field services.
Retail merchandisers in Oakland, IL, typically earn between $15 and $20 per hour, aligning with midwestern market standards. This range reflects local cost of living and retail sector pay scales, offering competitive compensation for part-time and independent contractor roles.
Emphasize experience with plan-o-gram reading, physical endurance for lifting and standing, and proficiency with smartphone reporting tools. Showcasing reliability and time management skills is vital given the independent nature of Sfs, Inc’s contractor roles.
Sfs, Inc offers competitive pay plus daily pay options, allowing merchandisers to get paid quickly after work completion. This benefit aids cash flow for independent contractors managing their own schedules in the Oakland retail market.
Retail merchandisers with Sfs, Inc can build a diverse portfolio servicing multiple clients, potentially advancing into supervisory or specialist merchandising roles. The broad exposure to different retail environments in Oakland supports skill growth and networking opportunities.
Merchandising duties adapt based on store layout and product types; grocery stores may require frequent restocking and resets, while apparel outlets focus on visual displays. Oakland’s diverse retail sector means merchandisers should be versatile and detail-oriented.
Yes, dependable transportation is crucial due to the geographic spread of retail clients in Oakland. Merchandisers must travel between multiple locations efficiently to meet client scheduling windows and maintain service quality.