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Merchandising App Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Merchandising is a flat rate of $150 and is for 4 hours. Food Demo Contractors are required to have smart phones where they can utilize our merchandising app. All food demos and merchandising will ...

Merchandising is a flat rate of $150 and is for 4 hours. Food Demo Contractors are required to have smart phones where they can utilize our merchandising app. All food demos and merchandising will ...

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Merchandising App information

What is a merchandising app?

A Merchandising App is a software application designed to help retailers and brands manage, plan, and optimize in-store product displays, inventory, and promotions. These apps often provide tools for tracking stock levels, visualizing planograms, collecting field data, and analyzing sales performance. Merchandising Apps streamline communication between headquarters and field teams, ensuring consistency and compliance with brand standards. They can also help improve efficiency and drive sales by providing real-time insights and task management features.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a merchandising app specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Merchandising App Specialist, you need a solid understanding of retail merchandising principles, data analysis, and digital product management, often supported by a relevant degree or experience in merchandising or technology. Familiarity with merchandising software, analytics platforms, and mobile or web-based application systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting user needs. These skills ensure the app is user-friendly, supports business goals, and drives sales performance in competitive retail environments.

What are the typical challenges faced when managing a merchandising app, and how can they be addressed?

Managing a merchandising app often involves balancing the needs of both users and internal teams, such as marketing and inventory management. Common challenges include ensuring real-time product availability, maintaining an intuitive user interface, and integrating with various e-commerce platforms. Addressing these issues typically requires close collaboration with developers, regular communication with stakeholders, and continual user feedback analysis to prioritize updates and resolve pain points efficiently. Staying proactive about market trends and technological advancements also helps in keeping the app competitive and user-friendly.

What is the difference between Merchandising App vs Retail Merchandiser?

AspectMerchandising AppRetail Merchandiser
CredentialsTypically no formal certifications requiredOften requires knowledge of retail operations, sometimes certifications in retail or merchandising
Work EnvironmentPrimarily digital, involving software and app managementPhysical retail stores, interacting with products and customers
Employer & IndustryRetail companies, e-commerce platforms, merchandising software providersRetail chains, department stores, supermarkets
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding digital tools for merchandisingPhysical product placement and store displays

While Merchandising Apps focus on digital tools to plan and manage product displays, Retail Merchandisers work directly in stores to implement these plans. Both roles are essential in retail, but they differ in environment and daily tasks.

What cities in Alabama are hiring for Merchandising App jobs?

Cities in Alabama with the most Merchandising App job openings:

Infographic showing various Merchandising App job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 49% Full Time, 43% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Food Demo Contractor

Affinity Group

Birmingham, AL โ€ข On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 17 hours ago


Job description

SUMMARY:

Affinity Group is in search of a Food Demo Contractor at Restaurant Depot.  The Food Demo Contractor will demonstrate and sell products and merchandise those products.  To promote sales, the representative is responsible for educating and informing customers about products, pricing information, versatility of the products and where they are in the store. All demos are four hours and require one hour of setup and approximately 30 minutes of breakdown. All demos require a demo recap form in Excel to be filled out and sent in. Demos are a flat rate fee of $260. Other duties include merchandising products and coordinating with department managers for product displays. Merchandising is a flat rate of $150 and is for 4 hours. Food Demo Contractors are required to have smart phones where they can utilize our merchandising app. All food demos and merchandising will take place in Restaurant Depot.  Applicant must hold or be willing to attain a valid ServSafe certificate. 

This Demo Contractor will be responsible for the following Restaurant Depot Locations:

126 Wildwood Parkway
Homewood (Birmingham), AL 35209

This Demo Contractor will perform 1 demo per month and 2 merchandising days per month.

(Note: the amount of demos and merchandising days are subject to change)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Greet customers enthusiastically

- Provides excellent customer service by answering product-related questions and helping customers locate items representing

- Set up and organize table for demonstration

- Prepare vendor products using Demonstration POS to enhance product display

- Serve samples and demonstrate products and explaining it’s attributes and features

- Maintain friendly, positive, well-groomed appearance

- Maintain professional, clean, healthy and safe work environment

- Provides daily accurate and timely reporting of time worked and sales results

- Responsible for cleaning up workstation area

- Loads, unloads and moves products that are sometimes heavy or bulky

- Responsible for checking on other merchandise in the store to be sure there are shelf tags, it is packed out and monitoring expiration dates.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Must be able to work for extended periods of time in a standing position

- Requires excellent communication skills, neat appearance, and good grooming

- Prior food service experience a plus

- Eighteen (18) years of age or older

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- Must own a computer and have internet access

- Must have a smart phone with the ability to take and send pictures

- Basic computer skills, a must

- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

- Ability to lift 50lbs.

The Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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