Traveling Full-Time Retail Merchandiser

BDS Solutions; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Traveling Retail Merchandising Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing in-store displays and ensuring they function flawlessly. This full-time position offers competitive pay, weekly earnings, and a range of benefits, including health plans and paid training. You'll work closely with store teams, lead projects, and contribute to the collection of prescription drugs in compliance with safety protocols. If you're detail-oriented and enjoy hands-on work with opportunities for travel, this is the perfect chance to embark on an exciting new career path.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Matching

Paid Drive Time and Mileage

Monthly Phone Reimbursement

Reimbursed Toolkit

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in building displays and troubleshooting issues.
• Proficient with personal smartphone/tablet for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Install and build displays and fixtures, ensuring functionality.
• Troubleshoot display issues and perform maintenance tasks.
• Manage local travel and report store visit status accurately.

Skills

Display Installation

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Basic Toolkit

Job description

At a Glance

Earn weekly pay at BDS! The Traveling Retail Merchandising Specialist is a full-time, dedicated BDS Rep conducting break-fix, installation, and ad-hoc maintenance work, in addition to general merchandising tactics. Responsibilities include installing/building displays, end caps, fixturing, and maintenance of those displays, PLANOGRAM reset, conducting break-fix repairs, and being a key part of our in-store prescription drug collection program. This role requires overnight travel at least once per week.

Here's how we'll support you consistently in this role:

• Dedicated BDS Field Manager
• Paid training conducted virtually, online and in-store
• Instructional videos available through a user-friendly app, guiding you through each step
• Virtual call center for live support

Take a look at our videos showcasing Why You Belong at BDS and A Day in the Life of a BDS Retail Merchandising Specialist. Apply today and embark on a new career journey!

Compensation: $21.00-$22.00 an hour

Overview

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay
• Weekly pay and early wage access - get paid when you need it
• Health and wellness benefits plans
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid training both online and in-store
• Paid drive time and mileage between store locations
• Monthly phone reimbursement
• Reimbursed toolkit
• Employee discounts
• Referral bonus
• Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependent, and healthcare costs
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Install and/or build displays, fixturing, and endcaps, involving the setup of security, cabling, wiring, monitors/media players, and audio connectivity
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues necessary to ensure displays are fully functional and meet maintenance requirements
• Lead teams on multi-rep projects and assist with training as needed. These projects could be full 8-hour days and may require travel into the market (up to 120 miles) or overnight out-of-market travel
• Meet ad-hoc maintenance requirements including:
• Store service within 48-72 hours
• Independently troubleshoot and enable a fully functional display given necessary parts
• Local travel up to 120 miles with paid drive time and mileage per company policy
• Travel overnight at least once per week
• Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with 45-50+ hours based on business needs. Monday through Friday (starting at 8am), with occasional weekend work. Any hours exceeding 40 will be communicated in advance, and all hours will comply with wage and hour laws.
• Report store visit status accurately to show success in achieving objectives
• Perform general merchandising functions including reset PLANOGRAMs, POP, and pricing/fact tags
• Build in-store relationships
• Participate actively in weekly conference calls
• Complete administrative tasks such as scheduling reports within 24 hours of program launch, entering data/reports the same day, and reporting visits by project end date
• Other tasks as requested by management

Prescription Drug Collection Duties:

• Facilitate the collection of prescription drugs in store’s designated containers by placing a zip tie on the bag and putting it in a holding area
• Interactions will be only with pharmacists and/or store leadership

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in building displays, fixturing, monitor cabling/connectivity
• Experience using tools to maintain displays
• Experience troubleshooting display issues such as light fixtures, buttons, software reboots, electronic components, etc.

Skills and Attributes:

• Available for overnight travel at least once per week
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to independently manage an account base
• Ability to read schematics and connect components correctly
• Professional demeanor
• Proficient with personal Smartphone/Tablet, GPS, uploading photos, reporting data, referencing documents, scheduling visits
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance
• Commitment to meet minimum weekly or project hours
• Own a basic toolkit (list provided)
• Complete/pass required paid training prior to visits

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, walk, bend, reach, crouch, kneel, grasp, push, pull, talk, hear, drive
• Lift and carry supplies up to 10 pounds regularly
• Lift and carry up to 40 pounds regularly
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently
• Occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with support
• Work 8-hour resets as necessary
• Climb ladders over 10ft tall
• Hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation
• Complete/pass certification for equipment use
• Occasional travel via flight or other transportation modes

Important Information

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.

BDS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all employment aspects. We are an at-will employer.

BDS offers comprehensive Connected Commerce solutions to influence modern buyers and enable brands to achieve sales goals. Founded in 1985, headquartered in Irvine, CA, with an office in NYC. Visit www.BDSsolutions.com for more info.