Brand Rep - Audits, Merchandising and Quality Control

Thirdchannel Inc; Mount Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

ThirdChannel Inc is seeking a Brand Representative to conduct in-store audits, merchandising, and quality control visits for a wireless/consumer electronics brand. This freelance/1099 role offers flexible scheduling and immediate start after certification.

Store visits are twice per month, one hour each, with varying total store counts by market. You will use the ThirdChannel App for surveys and real-time data to uphold brand standards.

Qualifications

• Friendly, engaging personality with relationship-building skills.
• High attention to detail and professional demeanor.
• Tech-savvy with comfort using mobile reporting tools.
• Reliable transportation to travel to local retail locations.
• Access to a smart device with internet (iOS/Android).
• Completion of Brand Rep Certification before starting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-store audits to evaluate product presentation and brand visibility.
• Perform recurring visits, including initial audits and follow-ups, with merchandising tasks.
• Assist store staff with resolving display issues and improving brand presentation.
• Use the ThirdChannel App to navigate visits, complete surveys, and submit data/photos.

Skills

Friendly personality

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy

Reliable transportation

Mobile reporting tools

Brand certification

Tools

ThirdChannel App

Job description

Brand Representative

Team: Field — Retail Audits & Merchandising

Employment Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor (1099)

About ThirdChannel

ThirdChannel matches passionate, lifestyle-driven individuals with the brands they genuinely align with. Through innovative in-store retail technology solutions, we bring products to life inside retail environments, helping brands optimize performance and grow in today's dynamic retail landscape.

About the Role

ThirdChannel is hiring a 1099 Brand Representative to conduct in-store retail audits, merchandising, and quality control visits in support of a leading wireless and connectivity brand. As an independent Brand Representative, you will act as a key liaison between the brand and retail store environments, conducting recurring in-store visits to perform audits, ensure product quality, and elevate the brand experience.

Store visits run one hour and are scheduled twice per month, with total store count varying by market. This is a highly flexible, supplemental income opportunity, with immediate start dates available upon certification. Success looks like accurate, on-time audits, strong brand visibility, and a well-maintained presence across your assigned retail locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Retail Audits & Quality Control

Execute structured store visits on a recurring basis to evaluate product presentation, brand visibility, and overall store conditions.

• Visit Execution

Each initial visit begins with an audit, moves into follow-up visits to resolve issues, and transitions into visual merchandising as the year progresses.

• Display & Merchandising Fixes

Assist retail staff in resolving brand or display issues on the sales floor.

• Technology & Reporting

Use the ThirdChannel App to navigate visits, complete surveys, and submit real-time data and photos.

Qualifications

• Friendly, engaging personality with excellent relationship-building skills.
• High attention to detail, highly professional, and reliable.
• Tech-savvy, with a high comfort level navigating mobile reporting tools.
• Reliable transportation to travel to local retail store locations.
• Access to a personal smart device with internet connectivity (iOS 17.0+ or Android 10.0+).
• Experience in wireless, telecommunications, or consumer electronics retail a plus.
• Must complete the Brand Rep Certification before starting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $24 per hour, based on relevant experience and market conditions.
• Additional travel incentive added to every store visit.
• Independent contractor (1099) position offering excellent supplemental income.
• Flexible scheduling coordinated directly with store management.
• Store visits scheduled twice per month, one hour per visit (total store count/monthly hours will vary by market).
• Immediate start dates available upon certification.

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