Visual Merchandising Rep - COACH
About The Position
The Visual Merchandising Rep provides merchandising services for COACH handbags and footwear in COACH areas of department stores, such as Macy’s and Dillard’s, within the rep’s market. This is a 1099 independent contractor role with monthly hours that vary according to territory and store count. Reps create a monthly schedule with store management and visit each assigned store at least once per month, with visits lasting approximately 1–5 hours. The role includes building relationships with store teams, submitting reports through ThirdChannel technology, and attending monthly video calls to develop product knowledge and merchandising skills. The position offers supplemental income, travel compensation, and a flexible schedule coordinated with store management.
Requirements
- Previous merchandising experience, preferably in a luxury or high-end department store environment.
- Passion for and appreciation of COACH craftsmanship.
- Ability to build and maintain close relationships.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to problem-solve and manage time autonomously.
- Commitment to completing assigned monthly store visits.
- Availability for visits Monday through Friday, starting before 12 p.m.
- A smart device with internet access: iOS 17.0 or above, or an Android phone running version 13.0 or above.
- Completion of a paid, two-hour onboarding process before starting.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a luxury or high-end department store environment.
Responsibilities
- Merchandise COACH handbags and footwear according to current visual directives.
- Create and follow a monthly cadence of visits to assigned high-fashion department stores, visiting each store at least once per month.
- Build meaningful relationships with store teams to support the brand and build brand loyalty.
- Submit store visit reports using ThirdChannel technology on a smart device; reports include gathered intelligence, photos, and written summaries.
- Attend monthly video calls to enhance product knowledge and merchandising skills.
- Complete the assigned monthly store visits during the required visit hours.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule designed in partnership with store management.
- Monthly video calls for product knowledge and merchandising skills development.
- Opportunity for career growth at ThirdChannel.
- Travel compensation, with the rate based on market and relevant experience.
- Paid two-hour onboarding process.
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