Retail Merchandiser - Gift Cards - Houston West, TX

About Blackhawk Network

Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.

Overview

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 the 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 to ensure 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:

• You are hired as a part-time employee
• Ability to set your schedule within a week
• Day-time work hours – no evenings, weekends or holidays
• Competitive hourly base pay, drive time & paid mileage

We are seeking Merchandisers for our Blackhawk Network team to service multiple stores in the following assigned market: 

Route: Houston West, TX (including Houston, Katy, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, Stafford, and Sugarland)

The primary focus of this position is merchandising gift card products and various product lines in multiple retailers nationwide. We pack out products, 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 customers with shopping guidance for the 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
• Hours will vary and may flex up and down during the year and certain seasons.
• Reliable car, proof of valid car insurance, valid driver's license, and excellent driving record
• Successful completion of background check, drug screen, and driving record check
• Must own a smartphone/tablet with a minimum 2GB monthly data service plan
• Must own an iPhone 11 or newer or an iPad with an iOS of 18 or any Android device with the last two OS versions (version 12 through 13)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-pace environment
• Strong work ethic, be proactive, and ability to overcome obstacles
• Love Gift Cards!

Physical Demands:

• Bending, squatting, extending arms upward and downward, standing for long periods at a time
• Lifting and/or transporting boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to move fixtures on wheels
• Read and understand directions and instructions on Smartphones or tablets

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Benefits

Hourly Rate Range: $14.00 to $15.00 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including drive time equal to in-store hourly rates, 70 cents per mile reimbursement, monthly app stipend, annual and merit pay increases, and other incentives.  

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.