What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Merchandiser Full Time position at ActionLink?
Are you tech savvy and skilled at completing hands-on projects?
If so, then come join our Field Merchandising Team!
ActionLink is a retail services organization that provides skilled merchandising execution in retail locations nationwide representing many leading consumer electronics and home improvement brands. We are hired by electronics manufacturers, product companies, and retail vendors with a mission to enhance our clients' brand presence and customer-facing appeal.
Our full time Merchandising Specialist will be responsible for traveling to a variety of big-box retailers (e.g., Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Lowe's, etc.) to set up/install consumer products and electronic devices, assemble displays, and complete routine maintenance tasks for our clients and vendor partners. You will have the opportunity to work with diverse product lines and recent releases including: laptops, tablets, household appliances, TVs and home theater, audio equipment, and more! We have also been growing and diversifying our merchandising business into additional sectors such as home improvement, pet care, etc.
As a field merchandiser with ActionLink you will be part of the latest consumer product trends, helping displays come to life that excite customers and make our clients’ innovative products stand out.
WHEN & WHERE:
- 32-40 hours per week with guaranteed scheduling minimum of 64 hours of pay per 2-week pay period
- Retail visits are scheduled and completed Mondays through Fridays, 8am - 5pm
- Visits are conducted at a variety of retailers within a 100 mile radius of Tempe, AZ
- Area of Coverage: Tempe, Coolidge, Casa Grande and Maricopa
PAY & BENEFITS:
- This role operates on a 2-tiered pay rate system based on the specific in-store merchandising task being done:
- $18.00/hour for General Merchandising tasks - these are routine, visual maintenance assignments such as product stocking/placement, updating signage, auditing inventory, tidying up the display, basic endcaps, changeouts, etc.
- $20.00/hour for Merchandising Plus tasks - these are more advanced, technically involved assignments such as electronic device set ups/hook-ins, power functionality, display troubleshooting, interactive
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Prescription Insurance
- Paid Mileage and Drive Time Reimbursement for store-to-store travel
- W2 Employment and Biweekly Pay
- Paid Online Training
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Option
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Travel within assigned field radius territory to complete store visits
- Reset sections, endcaps, and shelving according to planogram
- Build interactive displays by following instructions/schematics and using a variety of hand-held tools
- Troubleshoot to ensure power displays are updated and fully functional
- Set up or install electronics and connect devices to various media players
- Complete routine maintenance tasks such as stocking, auditing/inventory, cleaning, updating signage, etc.
- Maintain business communications with remote Field Manager via phone and email
- Submit online survey reports to document visits, including digital photos of completed work
- Successfully execute work independently and/or as part of a team
- Manage acceptance and scheduling of work to ensure it is completed on-time
ARE YOU A MATCH?
- Open availability to work Mondays through Fridays
- Strong detail-orientation to follow sets of written instructions and display diagrams
- Ability to work independently without direct in-person supervision as a remote field employee
- Access to reliable transportation to cover our retail vendor locations within a 30 mile radius
- Access to internet, basic hand-held tool set, and smart phone or tablet with Wi-Fi/GPS
- Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs.
ActionLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Recruiter: Thuysi.Nguyen@Actionlink.com