Retail Auditor
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SFS, Inc.
TX
Summary
The Retail Merchandiser is responsible for executing merchandising projects, including product resets, inventory audits, and display maintenance at various retail locations. They must also document project completion by submitting reports and photos via a mobile device.
Job Description
Overview
SFS is growing, and we're looking for detail-oriented Retail Auditors to join our nationwide network of independent contractors!
If you enjoy working independently, visiting retail stores, gathering accurate information, and staying active, this is an opportunity to earn supplemental income while supporting some of the nation's leading retailers and consumer brands.
As a Retail Auditor Independent Contractor, you'll complete in-store assignments designed to help clients understand product availability, inventory, merchandising execution, displays, promotions, and overall retail conditions. Projects are scheduled within flexible service windows rather than fixed shifts, giving you the ability to choose assignments that fit your availability.
Most projects require approximately 10–20 hours per month, with some assignments available during evenings or weekends depending on project requirements.
Why Contract with SFS?
- Set your own schedule within assigned service windows
- Choose projects that fit your availability
- Earn supplemental income with flexible retail assignments
- Competitive project-based pay
- DailyPay available – work today, get paid tomorrow (enrollment required)
- Access to ongoing retail auditing, merchandising, reset, and store support projects
- Opportunities to work with multiple retailers and leading consumer brands
- Work independently while supported by an experienced field services team
What You'll Do
As a Retail Auditor, you will visit assigned retail locations and accurately collect and report information based on client requirements. Responsibilities may include:
- Review project instructions and client requirements before each store visit
- Visit assigned retail locations during designated service windows
- Interact professionally with store personnel when gathering information
- Conduct retail audits, product checks, inventory counts, and store observations
- Verify product availability, placement, pricing, signage, displays, and promotional execution
- Identify and document out-of-stock, discontinued, damaged, or incorrectly displayed products
- Validate merchandise and displays against provided planograms or project instructions
- Collect accurate information using a smartphone or tablet
- Take required photos and upload supporting documentation
- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail throughout each assignment
- Travel between assigned retail locations based on accepted projects
- Complete and submit project reports on the same day the assignment is performed
Skills and Qualifications
- Previous retail, merchandising, auditing, field service, inventory, or customer service experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to follow written instructions, project guidelines, and planograms
- Comfortable interacting professionally with store personnel
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, mobile apps, and digital reporting tools
- Availability to complete assignments during required retailer service windows, including weekday, evening, or weekend assignments when applicable
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds repeatedly
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and stand for extended periods
- Reliable transportation to travel between assigned retail locations
- Android or iOS smartphone or tablet with internet access
- Active email address for project communication and reporting
- Ability to accurately complete required reporting and submit photos on the same day work is performed
About SFS
SFS is a leading provider of retail merchandising, auditing, installation, and assembly services to Fortune 1000 manufacturers and retailers throughout the United States. Our field teams complete millions of merchandising, auditing, installation, assembly, and retail support projects each year. From retail audits and inventory checks to merchandising, resets, installations, and store execution, SFS helps clients ensure their products are available, accurately represented, and ready for customers. Our independent contractor network supports millions of retail projects annually across nearly every ZIP code in the country. Join a trusted industry leader and enjoy the flexibility to build a schedule that works for you while supporting some of the biggest names in retail.
