About Us

Northwest Designs Ink is an industry leader in on-site merchandising of event specific apparel and memorabilia at High School & Collegiate Sporting Events. Working closely with the event hosting groups we supply competitions/tournaments with event Merchandise made on demand on site.

We are looking for personable, outgoing individuals to act as an independent contractor, selling event merchandise onsite at competitions. We are looking for individuals that have 3 Years experience in selling merchandise in a retail setting with exceptional customer service. Contracted Jobs can be in a 1 - 4 hour driving time so there would be travel involved. Gas/Hotel/Car Usage will be reimbursed

A Weekend with Us:

Every weekend, we hit the road to different locations in the region, where we set up our booth and print apparel made to order on demand at soccer, basketball, volleyball and other Youth and Collegiate Championships.

Flexible Schedule:

We understand that your availability may vary, so whether you're looking for consistent weekend work (sometimes weekday) or occasional supplemental income, you will be able to have flexibility.

Independent Contractor Status:

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this essential aspect of the position:

As an independent contractor, you won't be our employee. You'll have the freedom to set your own schedule by letting us know the weekends you're available to work under contract with us. If slots are available, you'll be contracted for that weekend.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a current IRS form W-9 stating your tax ID number prior to payment of any onsite earnings. (This will be verified as accurate and a 1099-MISC will be issued at the end of the year.)
• Must have 3 Years of Retail Merchandise Experience .
• Must be able to speak in a professional & friendly manner with Customers.
• Proof of valid driver's license and insurance. Must be able to provide your own transportation to various event locations (reimbursement for gas and car usage provided).
• Basic math and cash handling skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Organized and able to successfully multitask effectively.
• Looking for reliable individuals that are 21 years of age or older and have experience in the merchandise Retail Space.
• Clean and professional appearance. As we work at a multitude of sporting events, many of which are family-friendly events, we want to carry ourselves with a high level of professionalism, maturity and responsibility.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of Time.

Position Responsibilities

As an Independent Contractor you will be contracted to take care of event apparel at an event in the region:

• This is primarily a weekend contract, and you have the freedom to decide which weekends you want to work, there will be opportunities to work during the week if available.
• This role requires working events in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia.
• Once you accept a contract for a weekend you will setup and sell a variety of apparel garments on site during the event that you accept.
• You will be able to have sufficient products and will be able to print products on demand on site to increase revenue onsite. Each item that is sold you will receive a commission amount.
• You would be setting up tents, tables, registers, etc. and selling souvenir merchandise to high school students at sporting competitions and high school athletic championships.
• Access to a larger vehicle is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Fun Sport Setting Environment.
• 10% commission of your sales at the contracted event, with a $100 daily minimum. Paid at the end of the contracted event.
• Car Usage Reimbursement per day is $75 per day.
• Gas Reimbursement.
• Flexible schedule ~ you determine your level of availability, not us.
• Once you except a weekend contract we will build in any expenses (i.e. hotel, fuel, etc.) reimbursed so long as documentation of expenses is submitted.
• Opportunity to be contracted for future events on site (we host weekly local events).

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $200.00 - $500.00 per day

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Merchandising: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road