Merchandising Specialist

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The purpose of the Retail Merchandising Specialist is to be a full-time dedicated BDS Rep conducting break-fix, installation, and ad-hoc maintenance work, in addition to general merchandising tactics. Responsibilities include installing/building displays, end caps, fixturing, and maintenance of those displays, PLANOGRAM reset, conducting break-fix repairs, and in-market training for other area representatives.

• 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

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• Competitive pay
• Weekly pay and early wage access – get paid when you need it
• 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
• Monthly phone reimbursement
• Reimbursed toolkit
• 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

• Install and/or build displays, fixturing, and endcaps, including setup of security, cabling, wiring, monitors/media players, and audio connectivity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues necessary to ensure displays are fully functional and meet maintenance requirements.
• Lead teams on multi-rep projects – could be full 8‑hour days and may require travel into the market (up to 120 miles).
• Meet ad‑hoc maintenance requirements including store service within 48‑72 hours, independently troubleshoot and enable a fully functional display given necessary parts, report the status of each store visit accurately to show success in achieving objectives.
• Perform general merchandising functions including but not limited to reset PLANOGRAMs, POP, and pricing/fact tags.
• Build in‑store relationships.
• Participate actively in weekly conference calls.
• Complete administrative tasks, including scheduling reports within 24 hours of program launch, entering data/reports the same day and reporting visits by project end date.
• Complete certification to conduct one‑on‑one training for other BDS market reps regarding break‑fix and merchandising work.
• Complete/pass certification (online and in‑store) in Best Buy to use machines such as Big Joe/Little Joe and possibly fork‑lifts.
• Other tasks as requested by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in building displays, fixturing, monitor cabling/connectivity.
• Experience using tools required to maintain displays.
• Experience in troubleshooting and fixing display issues (light fixtures, malfunctioning buttons, demo‑related issues, software reboots, electronic component connectivity, etc.).

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to independently manage an account base.
• Ability to read schematics and correctly connect components.
• Professional demeanor at all times.
• Proficiency using a personal smartphone/tablet with GPS for uploading photos, reporting assignment data, referencing documents while in store, and scheduling visits.
• Ability to drive on behalf of the company in compliance with guidelines; reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance.
• Commitment to meet the market area’s minimum weekly or special project hours request.
• 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.

• Travel up to 120 miles with paid drive time and…