Freelance Merchandising Auditor, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

As a Freelance Merchandising Auditor at CXG, your primary responsibility will be to visit retail stores and evaluate their environments. This includes checking the cleanliness of the store, the presentation of products, and ensuring that devices are functioning correctly. You will complete an online questionnaire detailing your insights and feedback and will need to capture high-quality photos during your audits. Each visit typically takes about 45-60 minutes.

To qualify for the Freelance Merchandising Auditor position at CXG, you must be at least 18 years old and highly organized. Familiarity with technology is crucial, as you'll be using various digital tools. Additionally, owning a smartphone that can take clear, high-quality photos is essential. Experience with iOS devices is preferred, and English language skills can be beneficial.

Yes, the Freelance Merchandising Auditor role at CXG is designed to be highly flexible. You can choose when and where you work, allowing you to fit your auditing tasks around your personal schedule. This flexibility is ideal for those looking to balance several commitments or simply enjoy working on their own terms.

As a Freelance Merchandising Auditor at CXG, you'll be involved in recurring projects where audits typically occur about 3-4 times a year. This offers you continued freelance opportunities to engage with the company and contribute to its brand partnerships on an ongoing basis.

In addition to flexible work hours, CXG offers recurring projects that keep your schedule active and engaging. You can also earn referral bonuses for every candidate you successfully refer to the company. This allows you not only to enjoy a rewarding experience in shaping customer interactions but also to benefit financially through connections you introduce to CXG.

In evaluating store conditions as a Freelance Merchandising Auditor, I prioritize a systematic approach, assessing cleanliness, product arrangement, and overall atmosphere. I find it helpful to create a checklist based on the brand's standards, which ensures that I cover all vital areas during my audit.

To ensure accurate documentation of my audits, I take extensive notes during my visit and utilize photos to back up my observations. I use a structured online questionnaire to collate my findings immediately after the audit, which helps maintain content quality and reliability.

In a previous auditing role, I faced challenges with inconsistent store presentation. I overcame this by communicating directly with store managers to gather insights on their processes. Building rapport helped me provide constructive feedback that aided in improving compliance with brand standards.

To manage my time effectively, I set clear objectives for each audit and allocate specific amounts of time for each area of assessment. This keeps me on track during my visits and allows for fruitful evaluations without feeling rushed.

Handling non-compliance with brand standards requires sensitivity and tact. I ensure to document my observations thoroughly and, when possible, speak with the store staff to understand their challenges. I then highlight the non-compliance in my report with suggestions for improvement.

Key skills for a successful Freelance Merchandising Auditor include strong observational skills, attention to detail, time management, and effective communication. Additionally, familiarity with technology and digital reporting tools is crucial for timely and accurate feedback.

I would rate my proficiency with digital tools as high. I am comfortable using various applications for documentation, reporting, and communications, and I quickly adapt to new software or platforms when required.

During an audit, I prioritize tasks based on the impact they have on the overall customer experience. For example, evaluating product visibility and functionality is crucial, so I address these areas first, making sure they uphold brand standards before moving on to secondary tasks.

I am motivated by the opportunity to influence the customer experience positively. Knowing that my observations and feedback can help enhance brand presentation drives me to deliver thorough and insightful audits every time.

I stay updated with industry trends and standards in merchandising by subscribing to relevant newsletters, following key influencers on social media, and participating in professional groups. This continuous learning approach helps me approach my audits with the latest knowledge and best practices.