Retail Merchandiser - Chicago, IL

Company: Blackhawk Network
Location: Evanston
Posted on: September 11, 2020

Job Description:

Retail Merchandiser

About Blackhawk Network:

At Blackhawk Network, we shape the future of global branded payments through the prepaid products, technologies, and networks that connect brands and people. Our collaborative innovation and scalable, security-minded solutions help our partners to increase reach, loyalty, and revenue. We believe our future holds great things for Blackhawk Network and its partners. We believe that together, we can shape the future. Our beliefs? Win as one team, be innovative, global excellence and be inspiring!

So, what are you waiting for? Shape your career and join our global network.

Why work for Main Street Solutions:

• Great opportunity to build a part time career in merchandising
  
• You are hired as a PART TIME employee, not a contractor
  
• Ability to set your own schedule within a week, in most cases
  
• Day-time work hours - no evenings, weekends or holidays
  
• Competitive hourly base pay, drive time & monthly travel allowance
  
• Work with the biggest brands in retail
  Overview:
  
  We are seeking Merchandisers for our Main Street Solution team to service multiple stores in the following assigned market:
  
  Territory: Albany, NY (includes Albany, Cairo, Catskill, Delmar, East Greenbush, Ghent, Glenmont, Greenville, Hudson, Ravena, Rensselaer, Saugerties, Tannersville, Valatie, West Coxsackie, and West Sand Lake)
  
  Main Street Solution's primary focus is merchandising gift card product and various product lines in multiple retailers nationwide. We pack out product, set to plan-o-gram, report out-of-stock, place shelf tags, conduct resets and install new fixtures. We build relationships with Retail Management and provide customer's shopping guidance of our product lines we merchandise.
  
  Join the Main Street Solutions' Merchandising Team
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  • Complete all assigned projects within designated territory
    
  • Participate in weekly conference calls
    
  • Complete all call report questions and take pictures of completed work via tablet
    
  • Build and develop strong relationships/partnerships with Retail Store Management at each account
    
  • Complete all types of merchandising activities
    
  • Installs (set and build)
    
  • Resets (read and understand Plan-o-grams)
    
  • New item Cut-ins
    
  • Signage Placement
    
  • Conduct inventories and process returns
    
  • Audits
    
  • Cover stores outside of designated territory on as needed basis and/or vacation coverage
    
  • Ability to use web portal reporting systems from home computer and wireless tablet
    Qualifications:
    
    • Merchandising and/or retail experience
      
    • Work 20-25 hours on average per week. Hours will vary and may flex up to 25 hours during some weeks
      
    • Ableto travel 30-60 miles radius around home market
      
    • Reliable car, proof of valid car insurance, valid driver license and excellent driving record
      
    • Successful completion of background check and drug screen
      
    • Experience with computers, smart phones, and iPads
      
    • Excellent communication skills
      
    • Ability to be flexible and work in fast-pace environment
      
    • Strong work ethic, be pro-active and ability to overcome obstacles
      Physical Demands
      
      • Bending, squatting, extending arms upward and downward, standing for long periods at a time
        
      • Lifting and/or transporting boxes up to 30lbs.
        
      • Ability to move fixtures on wheels
        
      • Read and understand directions and instructions on IPADS or Smartphones
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