Retail Travel Merchandiser

At a Glance

As a full-time Retail Travel Merchandiser, you will support retailers to ensure consumer electronics brands’ products are functional for consumers to interact with at the store level. Possessing a technical attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to travel extensively, including overnight, would make you a great match for this position!  Utilize your merchandising or retail experience in the grocery, drug, pet, home goods, or hardware industry to launch a new career path.

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

To learn more about this position watch a day in the life of a BDS Retail Merchandising Specialist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKEXhuKGtIE&t

Overview

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay
• Early wage access
• 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
• 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 employee

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Travel to stores to conduct visits
• Audit, maintain, and install consumer electronics displays and products such as TVs, tablets, headphones, speakers, printers, and phones
• Occasionally partner with team members to complete 2–3-person projects such as appliance or TV installs
• Build positive in-store relationships
• Successfully complete your assignments
• Ensure that reporting is completed on time 
• Other tasks as requested by management

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience and Education:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Android or Apple device for uploading photos and data upon completion of your assignments
• Must have a basic toolkit
  • A basic toolkit includes a multi-screwdriver, torx security bit set, hammer, cordless drill, allen wrench, box cutter, rubber mallet, socket set, needle nose pliers, precision wire cutters, crescent wrench, easy off, putty knife, microfiber cleaning cloth, and goo gone
• Flexible availability Monday – Friday with the ability to work early morning to midday and occasional weekends
• Possesses organizational, communication, and administrative capabilities
• Ability to drive on behalf of the company in compliance with company guidelines with reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance
• Ability to accommodate consistent multiple overnight travel
• Ability to regularly travel within a 120-mile radius by car and occasionally beyond
• Ability to travel to by plane when needed
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
  • Regularly stand, walk, bend over, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, grasp, push or pull, talk and/or hear, and drive
  • Regularly lift and carry 40 pounds
  • Climb a ladder more than 10 feet tall
  • Occasionally travel via flight or other modes of transportation

Important Information

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

BDS Connected Solutions. (“BDS”) is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. BDS is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. BDS is an at-will employer.

BDS Connected Solutions offers a complete suite of Connected Commerce solutions that blend Advocacy, Training, Retail, Virtual, Experiential, and Digital environments to influence the modern buyer, regardless of where they are on their shopping journey. Since 1985, BDS has been inspired by innovation; as we continue to evolve as a trendsetter in today’s disruptive market, we enable our clients to do the same. Our industry-leading experts never stop working to discover, design, and deploy custom buying solutions that empower brands to achieve and exceed their unique sales goals. BDS is headquartered in Irvine, California with a regional office in New York City, New York. Visit us at www.BDSsolutions.com for more information.