Gift Card Merchandiser - Toronto, ON

Job summary

The merchandiser is responsible for maintaining gift card displays, ensuring products are in-stock, and setting up fixtures according to plan-o-grams. They must also build strong relationships with retail management and complete all assigned projects within their designated territory.

Job details

About Blackhawk Network Interested in working in the gift card industry? We are hiring experienced Merchandisers to work for Blackhawk Network, one of the World’s Largest Gift Card Companies! Blackhawk Network is one of world’s largest gift card and payments company. We represent all major brands and service their gift cards. We have merchandising territories throughout North America with the sole focus of ensuring 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. Feel like part of the team with performance and merit reviews annually, contests, incentive programs where you save up for gift cards and prizes, newsletters, referral programs, and a supportive management team. Why work for our Blackhawk Network Merchandising Team: Great opportunity to build a part time career in merchandising You are hired as a PART TIME employee, not a contractor Ability to set your own schedule within a week, in most cases Day-time work hours – no evenings, weekends or holidays Competitive hourly base pay, drive time & paid mileage Work with the biggest brands in retail Overview We are seeking Merchandisers for the Blackhawk Network team to service multiple stores in the following assigned market: Route: Toronto, ON West and surrounding areas The primary focus of this position is merchandising gift card product and various product lines in multiple retailers nationwide. We pack out product, set to plan-o-gram, report out-of-stock, place shelf tags, conduct resets and install new fixtures. We build relationships with Retail Management and provide customer’s shopping guidance of our product lines we merchandise. Responsibilities Complete all assigned projects within 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 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 Audits Cover stores outside of designated territory on as needed basis and/or vacation coverage Ability to use web portal reporting systems from wireless tablet/phone Qualifications Merchandising and/or retail experience. Work 25-35 hours on average per week. Hours can vary during peak times of year Able to travel 50-80 kilometers radius around home market Experience with computers, smart phones, iPads, etc. Must own home computer and have internet access Excellent communication skills Ability to be flexible and work in fast-pace environment Strong work ethic, be pro-active and ability to overcome obstacles If driving, must have valid license, insurance and excellent driving record Successful completion of driving record and criminal background checks Physical Demands Bending, squatting, extending arms upward and downward, standing for long periods at a time Lifting and/or transporting boxes up to 12 kg. Ability to move fixtures on wheels Read and understand directions and instructions on iPads or smartphones Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and driving record check. EEO Statement Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other “Fair Chance” laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia’s ordinance on this topic by clicking this link: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104.

What you’ll do

The merchandiser is responsible for maintaining gift card displays, ensuring products are in-stock, and setting up fixtures according to plan-o-grams. They must also build strong relationships with retail management and complete all assigned projects within their designated territory.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous merchandising or retail experience and the ability to travel within a 50-80 kilometer radius of their home market. The role requires physical stamina for lifting up to 12 kg and the ability to use mobile technology for reporting and communication.

Benefits

• Performance and merit reviews
• Contests
• Incentive programs
• Newsletters
• Referral programs
• Paid mileage

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Merchandising
• Retail experience
• Plan-o-gram execution
• Inventory management
• Communication skills
• Relationship building
• Time management
• Smartphone proficiency
• Tablet proficiency
• Data reporting
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Overcoming Obstacles
• Smartphone Operation
• Merchandise Returns
• Good Driving Record
• Newsletters
• Strong Work Ethic
• Apple IPad
• Auditing
• Management
• Communication
• Web Portals
• Proactivity
• Referral Marketing
• Retail Management

Job areas

• Retail
• Logistics
• Customer Service & Support
• Lead Merchandiser
• Merchandiser (General)
• Sales Demonstrators
• Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers