Retail Engagement Specialist

2020 Companies; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

2020 Companies is seeking a Retail Engagement Specialist in Evanston, IL. This field-based role requires visiting local retailers to educate merchants about client products, drive program benefits, and strengthen relationships. You will travel extensively within your territory and document activity via mobile tools.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, mileage reimbursement, paid training, and a comprehensive benefits package. A personal vehicle and valid license are required.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months prior sales, promotion, retail, or marketing experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a daily route and travel region independently.

Responsibilities

• Visit retail locations within the territory and engage with merchants professionally.
• Introduce and educate merchants on client products and program benefits.
• Place and maintain point-of-sale materials and branding in-store.
• Document visits and track activity using mobile tools and reporting systems.
• Travel to major markets and events to promote products and support launches.

Skills

Strong communication

Organized

Reliable transportation

Customer-focused

Retail experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Retail Engagement SpecialistApplylocations: Evanston, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_108723**Job Type:**Regular**Work Location:**Market - AMRET - IL - Chicago 173**Overview:**Join 2020 Companies as a Retail Engagement Specialist and play a key role in building retail partner relationships, increasing program visibility, and supporting business growth across your territory!****Schedule:**** Monday - Friday****Pay:**** $23 per hour plus 10% Monthly Bonus Opportunity****Requirements:**** This position requires a personal vehicle, valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screening.This is a field-based role where you will visit local retailers and ensure they understand how to maximize the value of the program. You will serve as the face of the brand in the field building relationships, providing education, and ensuring a strong customer experience at each location.### ****What You’ll Do***** Visit retail locations within your assigned territory and engage with merchants in a professional, relationship-focused manner* Introduce and educate new merchants on the client’s financial services and program benefits* Provide on-site support, answer questions, and address concerns to ensure merchant understanding and confidence* Place and maintain point-of-sale materials and branding in-store* Document visits and track activity using mobile tools and reporting systems* Work closely with leadership to ensure territory goals and coverage expectations are met### ****What This Role Looks Like Day-to-Day***** Field-based position with daily travel within your assigned territory* Approximately 22-35 retail visits per day depending on geography and scheduling* Mix of in-store engagement, driving, and administrative follow-up* Independent work style with strong support from leadership and training teams### ****What’s In It for You***** No weekends* Weekly Pay (DailyPay Options Available)* Paid training and onboarding support* Mileage reimbursement and paid travel time* Next-day pay options available* Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k)* Company-provided mobile device and materials### ****What We’re Looking For***** Strong communication and interpersonal skills* Comfortable working independently in a field-based environment* Organized, reliable, and able to manage a daily route* Adaptable, professional, and customer-focused* Prior retail, sales, field marketing, or customer-facing experience is a plus**Job Description:*** Partner with the client to train and advocate client products at the retailer* Drive merchant awareness within your assigned territory* Maintain professional interaction with both merchants and fellow employees* Attempt to place point of purchase signage on exterior and/or interior of business* Advise merchants by providing information on products* Audit and record competitive products, promotions, merchandising, displays and merchant feedback* Travel to major markets and events for iconic launches to promote products* Contribute to team effort by assisting in launch-related activities, as needed* Responsible for accurately tracking and communicating all activity to Retail Operations* Ensure feedback reporting is submitted in timely manner**Performance Measurements:*** Meet or exceed quarterly visit goals* Meet or exceed weekly in store time goals* Visit multiple store locations on a daily and weekly basis* Effectively schedule store visits two weeks or more in advance* Effectively execute assigned activities inside each location during all visits* Effectively demonstrate an ability to establish and influence business relationships through merchant awareness, POP placement and consistent productivity* Record and maintain appropriate documentation for each visit**Qualifications:*** High school diploma or equivalent experience required* Six (6) months prior sales, promotion, retail, or marketing experience* Demonstrated knowledge of products and services* Excellent communications, presentation, interpersonal and problem-solving skills* Impeccable integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction* Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. at a time* Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team environment* Ability to maintain customer confidentiality* Reliable transportation within assigned territory**What You Can Expect From 2020 Companies** We welcome every voice, and we are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated. We are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves, while working to provide a best-in-class experience for our employees. Whether that’s paid holidays, long-term career pathing options, personal development opportunities or professional stretch assignments, you can expect 2020 Companies to support you. **2020’s Commitment** We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity.