Seasonal Retail Engagement Specialist

2020 Companies • Saint Paul, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

2020 Companies is hiring a temporary, fixed-term Seasonal Retail Engagement Specialist to build retail partner relationships, increase program visibility, and support business growth across an assigned territory. The role is field-based and involves traveling to retail locations, educating merchants about the client’s financial services and program benefits, providing ongoing support, maintaining in-store materials, and documenting visits. The daily route is approximately 22–30 locations, depending on geography and scheduling. The position is expected to last 90 days from the date of hire. The schedule is Monday through Friday.

The specialist works independently in the field while coordinating with leadership, training teams, and Retail Operations. Performance expectations include meeting visit and in-store time goals, scheduling visits at least two weeks in advance, executing assigned in-store activities, building merchant relationships, and maintaining accurate visit records and timely feedback reports.

The role requires a personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation within the assigned territory, and successful completion of an MVR screening. Compensation is $23 per hour plus an opportunity to earn a 10% monthly bonus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Six months of prior sales, promotion, retail, or marketing experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of products and services.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer focus, professional conduct, and impeccable integrity.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment and manage a daily route.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Ability to maintain customer confidentiality.
• Reliable transportation within the assigned territory; a personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance are required.
• Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record screening.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

• Prior retail, sales, field marketing, or customer-facing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the client to train and advocate for client products at retail locations.
• Drive merchant awareness within the assigned territory.
• Travel to approximately 22–30 retail locations per day, depending on geography and scheduling.
• Build professional, relationship-focused interactions with merchants and fellow employees.
• Introduce and educate merchants on the client’s financial services, products, and program benefits.
• Provide on-site support, answer questions, and address merchant concerns.
• Attempt to place point-of-purchase signage on the exterior and/or interior of businesses.
• Place and maintain point-of-sale materials and in-store branding.
• Audit and record competitive products, promotions, merchandising, displays, and merchant feedback.
• Travel to major markets and events for product launches and assist with launch-related activities as needed.
• Track and communicate activity accurately to Retail Operations, submit feedback reports in a timely manner, and maintain documentation for each visit.
• Schedule store visits two or more weeks in advance and meet or exceed quarterly visit and weekly in-store time goals.
• Manage a daily route and a mix of in-store engagement, driving, and administrative follow-up.

Benefits

• Weekly pay, with DailyPay options available.
• Paid training and onboarding support.
• Mileage reimbursement and paid travel time.
• Company-provided mobile device and materials.
• No weekends.
• Paid holidays, long-term career pathing options, personal development opportunities, and professional stretch assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED