Market Trainer in New Jersey, New Jersey at MERIT

About MERIT

Founded in 2021, MERIT is a modern beauty brand that simplifies what it takes to get ready.

Born out of an industry crowded with fleeting trends and products that demanded expert-level skills, MERIT was created as the antidote — a considered collection designed to bring ease to your everyday.

With a timeless perspective on beauty and a commitment to uncompromising quality, we create beauty and lifestyle essentials that become signatures of your routine — products you’ll reach for daily and live with for years to come.

MERIT is a global brand with teams in North America and International.

At MERIT, we're building a team of thoughtful, passionate individuals who believe in creating exceptional products and meaningful experiences.

We're looking for a Part-Time Market Trainer to join our Retail Education team. Reporting to the East Coast Lead, this individual will play an important role in growing MERIT's in-store presence at Sephora through brand education, relationship building, and driving retail sales performance. The ideal candidate is passionate about beauty, collaborative, self-motivated, and excited to contribute to a growing beauty brand.

This position is based in New Jersey and follows an in-person, field-based work arrangement, supporting designated Sephora locations throughout the assigned territory.

This is a part-time, hourly position with a flexible schedule of 0–20 hours per week, depending on business and market needs. Weekend and holiday availability may be required.

• Brand Education & Training: Represent MERIT within designated Sephora locations by educating store teams on the brand, product assortment, key product benefits, and selling techniques to build product knowledge and brand advocacy.
• Retail Sales Performance: Drive in-store sales through side-by-side selling, product demonstrations, and customer engagement while working toward established sales-per-hour (SPH) goals.
• Retail Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with Sephora leadership, beauty advisors, and store teams to strengthen MERIT's in-store presence and support long-term brand growth.
• In-Store Events: Execute brand events, product launches, and promotional initiatives in alignment with MERIT brand guidelines and established retail sales objectives.
• Visual Merchandising: Support the execution and maintenance of MERIT's in-store visual merchandising standards, ensuring product displays and presentation align with brand and retailer guidelines.
• Territory Execution: Manage assigned store visits and meet established visit cadence expectations while adhering to Sephora and MERIT operational guidelines.

• Experience: Previous in-store field sales experience at Sephora, with a strong understanding of the beauty retail environment.
• Beauty Industry Knowledge: Passion for beauty, skincare, and cosmetics, with knowledge of industry trends, products, and customer preferences. Interest in clean beauty is a plus.
• Sales Expertise: Demonstrated ability to drive retail sales, engage customers, and work toward established sales-per-hour (SPH) performance goals.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively educate store teams and build relationships with retail partners.
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple store locations, maintain an organized visit schedule, and independently execute assigned responsibilities.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Collaboration: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with store teams, retail partners, and MERIT's Retail Education team.
• Availability & Physical Requirements: Ability to work a variable schedule of 0–20 hours per week, including weekends and holidays as business needs require, and stand for extended periods while performing in-store responsibilities.

At MERIT, we believe in supporting our employees through competitive compensation, meaningful benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $25.00–$28.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position, with scheduled hours varying based on business needs, up to 20 hours per week.

Eligible employees may have access to a range of benefits and perks, including:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Accrued paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws and company policy
• Employee product stipends and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support resources
• Additional employee programs and wellness resources, as applicable

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment classification, location, and applicable plan terms.