Seasonal Retail Engagement Specialist

2020 Companies•Broomfield, CO

15d•Onsite

About The Position

2020 Companies is hiring a temporary seasonal Retail Engagement Specialist to build relationships with retail merchants, increase client program visibility, and support business growth in an assigned territory. The role is field-based and involves traveling by personal vehicle to approximately 22–30 retail locations per day, depending on geography and scheduling. The assignment is expected to last 90 days from the date of hire. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends. Pay is $23 per hour, with a 10% monthly bonus opportunity. The specialist introduces and explains the client’s financial services and program benefits, provides on-site support, answers questions, maintains point-of-sale materials and in-store branding, and documents visits using mobile tools and reporting systems. The role also includes auditing and recording competitive products, promotions, merchandising, displays, and merchant feedback; scheduling visits; supporting product launches and events; and communicating activity and feedback to Retail Operations. The specialist works independently in the field and partners with leadership and training teams to meet territory goals and coverage expectations. Candidates must have reliable transportation within the assigned territory, a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and successful completion of an MVR screening. The position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds. The company provides paid training and onboarding support, a mobile device and materials, mileage reimbursement, and paid travel time. Weekly pay and DailyPay options are available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
At least six months of prior sales, promotion, retail, or marketing experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of products and services.
Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Impeccable integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds at a time.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team environment.
Comfort working independently in a field-based environment; organized, reliable, adaptable, professional, and customer-focused.
Personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation within the assigned territory, and successful completion of an MVR screening.

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 retailers.
Build merchant awareness within the assigned territory and develop professional business relationships.
Travel to retail locations and manage a daily route of approximately 22–30 locations, depending on geography and scheduling.
Introduce and educate merchants on the client’s financial services 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; maintain in-store materials and branding.
Advise merchants by providing product information.
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.
Document visits and track activity using mobile tools and reporting systems.
Accurately track and communicate activity to Retail Operations and submit feedback reports in a timely manner.
Schedule store visits two or more weeks in advance and meet or exceed quarterly visit and weekly in-store time goals.
Maintain appropriate documentation for each visit and execute assigned activities during visits.
Manage in-store engagement, driving, and administrative follow-up while working independently and coordinating with leadership and training teams.