Retail Merchandising Specialist

About the role

BDS Connected Solutions is seeking a Retail Merchandising Specialist to join our dynamic team. This is an ongoing, part-time opportunity requiring long-term availability to work 20 hours per week minimum, Monday-Friday between early morning and midday, with occasional weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned retail stores to conduct visits within your assigned territory
• 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 and maintain positive in-store relationships
• Successfully complete your assignments as assigned by your BDS Manager
• Ensure that reporting is completed on time from your personal mobile device
• Schedule and complete work per BDS Standards and Expectations (provided during onboarding)
• Receive materials at home or pick up at FedEx and take to retail locations as requested
• Other tasks as requested by management

Qualifications

• Experience and Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience; previous merchandising, customer service, and/or retail experience preferred
• Skills and Attributes: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; technology proficiency using personal Android or Apple device (Smartphone/Tablet) with GPS functionality; ability to complete paid BDS online training courses in the required timeline before working in-store; must be 18 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; must be able to meet all BDS pre-employment requirements, including a background check and MVR (motor vehicle record) check

Availability and Logistics

• Flexible availability Monday – Friday, early morning to midday, with occasional weekend hours
• Availability to work 20 hours per week minimum
• 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 travel within a designated market up to a 60-mile radius (BDS pays drive time and mileage between store locations)

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
• Complete/pass certification (online and in-store) to use moving equipment, such as Big Joe/Little Joey and forklifts, may be required based on business needs
• Occasionally travel via flight or other modes of transportation

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Weekly pay schedule and early wage access - get paid when you need it
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid sick time
• Paid training both online and in-store
• Paid drive time and mileage between store locations
• Monthly phone reimbursement
• Reimbursed toolkit
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral bonus
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees
• A variety of part-time and full-time schedules and roles across the business that can lead to consistent income for your needs