Santa Cruz Retail Merchandise Associate-Part Time(Gig)

Your Next Step in Santa Cruz

At a Glance

• Employer: Retail & Sales Group (Hiring in Santa Cruz)
• Based in: Santa Cruz, CA (our growing Santa Cruz office)
• Position: Retail Merchandise Associate - Part Time (Flexible/Contract, Santa Cruz)
• This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail Visual Merchandising space in Santa Cruz.
• Required Experience: Entry-Level.
• Compensation: $20-$23/Hour (approx. $26.5k/Year)
• Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
• Status: New Santa Cruz listing (actively interviewing).
• Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Santa Cruz.
• This Santa Cruz-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Retail & Sales Group team in Santa Cruz, CA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Santa Cruz, a key hub for the Retail Visual Merchandising industry.

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Retail Merchandise Associate - Part Time

About Retail & Sales Group

Retail & Sales Group operates dynamic storefronts designed to deliver outstanding customer experiences every day. Our stores rely on dedicated floor teams to keep merchandise organized and shelves fully stocked. When you embark on a career in part time retail merchandise associate with Retail & Sales Group, you are joining a collaborative team of 12 floor associates who support each other during morning shipment unloads and evening store resets.

Job Summary

You will work alongside our shift leads to maintain clean product displays and restock 500+ items daily across key departments. This part-time position offers 15 to 25 hours weekly with flexible scheduling designed around your school or personal commitments. You will serve as Part-Time, delivering the signature Supportive Team Player that sets Retail & Sales Group apart in the retail visual merchandising.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Stock Processing and Unloading: Unload weekly truck shipments of 300+ boxes using Zebra hand scanners to verify inventory counts accurately within a 4-hour shift.
• Visual Display Maintenance: Execute 10 planogram resets each month across apparel and home goods sections using standard retail fixtures and handheld pricing tools.
• Inventory Organization: Audit and restock up to 150 SKU locations daily while organizing stockroom shelves to maintain a 98% stock accuracy rate.
• Customer Assistance: Assist over 40 shoppers daily with product inquiries, locating items on floor displays, and keeping aisle pathways clear and safe.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

We know your schedule outside of work matters, so we offer shift flexibility that adapts to your needs. You will enjoy a welcoming workplace where team members back each other up during every shift.

• Salary: $19.50–$24.00 per hour
• Flexible Part-Time Hours: Build a weekly schedule ranging from 15 to 25 hours that easily integrates with college classes or secondary employment obligations.
• Storewide Merchandise Discount: Receive a 30% employee discount on all retail store items starting on your very first day of employment with us.
• Paid Training and Growth: Complete 20 hours of paid hands-on cross-training with senior team leads to develop core retail inventory and merchandising skills.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for 6 to 8 hours per shift.
• At least 6 months of customer service or retail store experience preferred.
• Familiarity with handheld inventory scanners or basic retail point-of-sale systems.
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for working in a collaborative team setting.