Free Fly Retail Merchandiser

ThirdChannel; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent contractor

Travel incentive

Flexible schedule

Immediate start

Job summary

ThirdChannel is seeking experienced apparel merchandisers for the Free Fly brand in Manhattan Beach, CA. This is a 1099 independent contractor role with flexible store-visit scheduling and travel incentives.

You will create compelling displays, elevate in-store presence, and engage with store teams and customers to promote Free Fly. Ideal candidates have prior apparel merchandising experience, strong communication, and tech comfort to use the ThirdChannel app.

Qualifications

• Authentic passion for Free Fly brand and its products.
• Previous apparel merchandising experience in retail environments.
• Ability to engage with store teams and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create stunning apparel displays aligned with Free Fly style.
• Elevate Free Fly's in-store presence across assigned markets.
• Merchandise by product category and uphold brand guidelines.
• Engage with associates and customers to boost brand awareness.
• Check stock room inventory and ensure styles are on the floor.
• Manage your own store-visit schedule in assigned market.
• Complete store visit reports via ThirdChannel app with photos and summaries.

Skills

Merchandising apparel

Retail experience

Relationship building

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Tech savvy

Mobile app usage

Smart device required

Tools

ThirdChannel app

Job description

We are looking for experienced apparel merchandisers with a passion for the Free Fly brand!

Are you detail oriented, outdoorsy and have a genuine passion for Free Fly apparel? If so, this position would be a perfect fit for you!

Free Fly is a family-owned apparel company that stands for comfort and freedom. At Free Fly, "We believe that life's best moments are spent outside doing the things you love, so we made it our mission to empower your most comfortable life outdoors".

BRAND REP RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Create stunning apparel displays that align with Free Fly's style and draw in customers
• Elevate Free Fly's in-store presence
• Merchandise apparel by product category & ensure displays meet brand guidelines
• Engage with associates and consumers to increase Free Fly brand awareness and highlight the features and benefits of their products.
• Check inventory in stock room to ensure all styles are on the floor
• Commit to, and manage, your own work schedule of store visits in your assigned market

• Complete store visit reports, utilizing ThirdChannel's mobile app to gather and submit intel, excellent photos, and well-written summaries

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Authentic passion for the Free Fly brand and the quality of their products
• Previous experience merchandising apparel
• Experience in a retail setting
• Friendly personality and ability to build, and nurture, strong relationships with store team members
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and manage time autonomously
• Comfortable with technology in order to install, and navigate, the ThirdChannel app
• A smart device with internet access (iOS 15.0 or above, Android phones on version 10.0 or above)

JOB COMPENSATION AND PERKS

• This is a 1099 independent contractor position and provides excellent supplemental income
• Our competitive pay starts at $22/hour and is based on your market and relevant experience. Travel incentive is added to every store visit
• Store visits are once per month, one-hour each visit. Store count varies by market
• Design your own flexible work schedule in agreement with store management
• Quarterly video calls with Brand Executives to gain product knowledge and build skills
• Build merchandising, inventory and customer service experience
• Immediate start date upon completion of Brand Rep Certification

THIRD CHANNEL

ThirdChannel was created with a simple idea in mind - brands need people.

We believe there is a dedicated, passionate group of people who represent everything a brand stands for - lifestyle, value, and ethics.

At ThirdChannel, we find people just like you and match you to a brand based on the life you love living.

ThirdChannel provides the ONLY in-store and online retail technology solution driven by passionate brand experts. Equipping skilled, passionate brand reps with powerful cloud-based technology allows them to make intelligent sales optimizations in both e-commerce and in-store environments.