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We do this by excelling in four key areas - headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store level marketing, and streamlining trade practices. In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs ...

Furniture Assembly Technician

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

We contract 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 ...

We contract 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 ...

Furniture Assembly Technician

Jacksonville, FL

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

We contract 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 ...

Furniture Assembly Technician

Natick, MA · On-site

$18 - $22.75/hr

We contract 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 ...

Furniture Assembly Technician

Bethel Park, PA

$16.75 - $21.25/hr

We contract 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 ...

Furniture Assembly Technician

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$16.75 - $21/hr

We contract 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 ...

Furniture Assembly Technician

South Portland, ME · On-site

$18.25 - $22.75/hr

We contract 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 ...

Furniture Assembly Technician

Hyannis, MA · On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

We contract 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 ...

We contract 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 ...

Furniture Assembly Technician

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

We contract 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 ...

Furniture Assembly Technician

Bethel Park, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $21.25/hr

We contract 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 ...

Furniture Assembly Technician

Clearwater, FL · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

We contract 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 ...

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How much do contract retail jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract retail in the United States is $15.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Retail Manager, and why are they important?

To excel as a Contract Retail Manager, you need strong experience in retail operations, contract negotiation, and inventory management, typically supported by a background in business or retail management. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, and vendor management platforms is crucial. Outstanding communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities set top performers apart in this role. These skills are essential for managing vendor relationships, maximizing profitability, and ensuring seamless retail operations within contractual frameworks.

What are some common challenges faced in a contract retail role and how can they be effectively managed?

In contract retail roles, professionals often face challenges such as adapting quickly to new environments, understanding diverse product lines, and meeting varying client expectations within tight timelines. Frequent transitions between stores or brands require strong communication and organizational skills to ensure seamless operations. Building rapport with permanent staff and learning store-specific procedures efficiently can help contract retail workers integrate smoothly and perform effectively. Proactively seeking feedback and staying flexible are key strategies to manage these challenges successfully.

What is a Contract Retail job?

A Contract Retail job refers to a position where an individual works for a retail company on a contractual basis, rather than as a permanent employee. These roles typically involve selling products, assisting customers, and maintaining store operations, but the employment is for a set period or specific project. Contract retail jobs can offer flexibility and opportunities to gain experience in the retail industry, but they may not include benefits like health insurance or paid time off. Workers in these positions are often hired for busy seasons, special events, or to cover staff shortages.

What is the difference between Contract Retail vs Contract Sales Associate?

AspectContract RetailContract Sales Associate
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; retail certificationsHigh school diploma; sales training certifications
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, shopping mallsRetail stores, client locations
Employer & Industry UsageRetail chains, shopping centersRetail companies, product brands
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Contract Retail roles focus on managing retail store operations, customer service, and merchandising. Contract Sales Associates primarily engage in selling products, promoting brands, and customer interaction. While both roles involve retail environments and similar certifications, Contract Retail positions often encompass broader store management duties, whereas Contract Sales Associates concentrate on sales performance and client engagement.

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Infographic showing various Contract Retail job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 35% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,808 per year, or $15.8 per hour.

CONTRACT RETAIL REP - Brooklyn

CROSSMARK1

New York, NY

$17 - $22/hr

Other

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Company Description

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry that expertly guides our clients along "The Way to Market" by delivering growth solutions with exceptional service. Our expertise spans the grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience store, and home improvement channels among others, and our solutions bolster our clients' capabilities for developing best practices, insight analysis, and customer targeting that always hit the mark.

We do this by excelling in four key areas - headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store level marketing, and streamlining trade practices. In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 20,000 associates worldwide in offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK is a privately owned corporation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description

THIS IS A SHORT TERM POSITION

To all you incredibly talented, challenge seekers, dare-to dreamers, early to rise in the morning go-getters, outside-of-the-box thinkers, experience-driven trendsetters, and creative brainstorming doodlers, we just have four words: We're looking for you.



Qualifications

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

  • Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Prior retail experience is preferred, but not required. 
  • Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds and to occasionally lift up to 60 pounds from the floor to waist or chest high. Significant time driving a vehicle may be required. In general, resets can be very physical in nature. Reset activities could include: removing items from the shelf, moving shelves, building fixtures, reorganizing the products according to the plan-o-gram provided, replacing shelf tags, filling in new products and retrieving additional stock when necessary. 
  • Computer Skills: Proficient use of a Personal Computer, printer and familiarity with Adobe, Word, Excel, and Outlook. 
  • Tools: Daily access to the internet with the ability to meet system requirements, printer and phone. You must have access to reliable transportation. The reliable transportation must be able to transport you and task materials a minimum of forty miles from your home to execute a variety of work. 
  • Operating a Personal Vehicle: In the event the associate drives a personal vehicle for business purposes, the associate is required to maintain a valid state-issued driver's license and the minimum auto insurance coverage specified by the associate's state of residence. 
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Associates are required to submit to a standard background check and drug screening as required when designated by the client. 
  • Work environment: Retail store environment with some travel. Some projects include early mornings (i.e. 4-5am), overnight travel, weekends or nights and holidays. 
  • Language Skills: English is the primary language skill, however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

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