Brand Rep Audits Merchandising and Quality Control

ThirdChannel; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Travel incentives

Brand Rep Certification

Immediate start upon certification

Job summary

ThirdChannel is seeking a Brand Representative to perform in-store audits and merchandising for a leading wireless brand. This 1099 independent contractor role involves regular store visits, audits, and reporting using the ThirdChannel App.

It offers flexible scheduling, immediate start dates upon certification, and additional travel incentives. Ideal candidates travel to local retail locations with a reliable vehicle and smart device.

Qualifications

• Friendly, engaging personality with strong relationship skills.
• High attention to detail and professional demeanor.
• Comfort with mobile reporting tools and apps.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-store retail audits, merchandising, and quality checks.
• Visit stores, perform audits, and ensure product presentation aligns with brand standards.
• Use the ThirdChannel App to submit surveys, photos, and real-time data.
• Collaborate with store staff and management to resolve issues.

Skills

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy

Reliable

Mobility

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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