Retail Merchandiser - Gift Cards - Richmond South, VA

Category: Marketing

About Blackhawk Network

Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds, and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, e-gifts, corporate payouts, and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints.

Overview

We are hiring experienced Merchandisers to work for Blackhawk Network, one of the World’s Largest Gift Card Companies. We represent all major brands and service their gift cards. We have merchandising territories throughout North America to ensure our gift card fixtures are full, in stock, and in plan-o-gram order. We have consistent work throughout the year, servicing numerous retailers in several classes of trade.

Why work for our Blackhawk Network Merchandising Team

• You are hired as a part-time employee.
• Ability to set your schedule within a week.
• Day-time work hours – no evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Competitive hourly base pay, drive time, and paid mileage.
• Incentives include annual performance and merit reviews, contests, referral programs, and a supportive management team.

The Role

We are seeking Merchandisers for our Blackhawk Network team to service multiple stores in the assigned market: Route: Richmond South and surrounding areas. The primary focus of this position is merchandising gift card products and various product lines in multiple retailers nationwide. Tasks include packing out products, setting to plan-o-gram, reporting out-of-stock, placing shelf tags, conducting resets, and installing new fixtures. Merchandisers also build relationships with Retail Management and provide customers with shopping guidance for the product lines we merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned projects within the designated territory.
• Participate in weekly conference calls.
• Complete all call report questions and take pictures with your smartphone or tablet.
• Build and develop strong relationships/partnerships with retail store management at each account.
• Complete all types of merchandising activities, including:
  • Installs (set and build).
  • Resets (read and understand Plan-o-grams).
  • New item Cut-ins.
  • Signage Placement.
• Conduct out-of-stock reports, inventories, and process returns.
• Perform Audits.
• Cover stores outside of the designated territory on an as-needed basis and/or for vacation coverage.
• Ability to use web portal reporting systems from a wireless tablet/phone.

Qualifications

• Merchandising and/or retail experience.
• Hours will vary and may flex up and down during the year and certain seasons.
• Reliable car, proof of valid car insurance, valid driver's license, and excellent driving record.
• Successful completion of background check, drug screen, and driving record check.
• Must own a smartphone/tablet with a minimum 2GB monthly data service plan.
• Must own an iPhone 11 or newer or an iPad with an iOS of 18 or any Android device with the last two OS versions (version 12 through 13).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic, proactive nature, and ability to overcome obstacles.
• Love Gift Cards!

Physical Demands

• Bending, squatting, extending arms upward and downward, standing for long periods at a time.
• Lifting and/or transporting boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to move fixtures on wheels.
• Ability to read and understand directions and instructions on Smartphones or tablets.

Benefits

• Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.
• In addition to salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including drive time equal to in-store hourly rates, 70 cents per mile reimbursement, monthly app stipend, annual and merit pay increases, and other incentives.