Visual Merchandising Rep - COACH

ThirdChannel; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 contractor (supplemental income)

Starting at $25/hour plus travel

Flexible schedule with store support

Monthly product/merchandising training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ThirdChannel is seeking brand merchandisers to service COACH stores in your area. You will merchandise handbags and footwear according to visual directives, visiting department stores monthly for 1–5 hours per location, and report findings via our mobile tech.

Ideal candidates have luxury retail merchandising experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage time autonomously. This is a 1099 contractor role with flexible scheduling and travel compensation based on market and experience.

Qualifications

• At least some merchandising experience, preferably in luxury or high-end department stores.
• Strong craft appreciation for COACH products and branding.
• Ability to build and maintain close relationships with store teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; reliable time management.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise COACH handbags and footwear per current visual directives.
• Visit department stores in your market regularly (1x per month, 1–5 hours per location).
• Build relationships with store teams to boost brand loyalty and support.
• Submit store visit reports with intel, photos and summaries via ThirdChannel tech.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Relationship building

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Luxury retail experience

ThirdChannel technology usage

Tools

ThirdChannel app/technology

Job description

Do you have merchandising and/or handbag experience and free time each month you would like to turn into supplemental income?

This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This is a 1099 contractor role [monthly hours do vary depending on your territory store count] to perform merchandising services within the Coach area(s) of department stores (Macy's, Dillard's) in your area.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Merchandise COACH handbags and footwear according to current visual directives
• Create and commit to a monthly cadence of visits to high fashion department stores in your market, at least 1x per month, 1-5 hours each visit at each store (hours vary by location)
• Create meaningful relationships with store teams to help build brand loyalty and support
• Submit store visit reports, utilizing ThirdChannel technology on your smart device- Reports include gathered intel, photos and written summaries

~Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio – defined by inclusivity rather than exclusivity, Tapestry is a global house of brands that embraces the exploration of individuality. We believe that true luxury is a freedom of expression that ignites confidence and authenticity

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous merchandising experience-preferably in a luxury or high-end department store environment
• A passion and appreciation for the craftsmanship of COACH
• Ability to build and maintain close relationships
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capability to problem solve and manage time autonomously

COMPENSATION AND PERKS

• This is a 1099, supplemental income, independent contractor position
• Compensation starting at $25/hour, plus travel compensation (rate based on Market and relevant experience)
• Design your own flexible work schedule in partnership with store management
• Attend monthly video calls, enhancing product knowledge and merchandising skills
• Opportunity for career growth at ThirdChannel

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to working assigned monthly visits to stores/hours
• Visits take place Monday-Friday, starting before 12pm.
• Immediate start date upon completion of paid, 2-hour onboarding process
• A smart device with internet access (iOS 17.0 or above, Android phones on version 13.0 or above)

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. With a unified approach to retail execution, combining people and technology, you are well on your way to creating a genuine competitive advantage

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