Retail Merchandiser - Electronics - Part Time - ActionLink

Transform and elevate the retail experience, one display at a time!

ActionLink is seeking a Part-Time Retail Electronics Merchandiser to join our team for Arlington Heights and the surrounding area.

What you will do: 

• Store Visits: Complete projects at major retail establishments like Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and others within an assigned radius territory
• Purpose: To turn shelves into sales magnets and drive revenue by ensuring the proper placement, assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our clients' promotional product displays
• Clients: Represent innovative, global clients such as Microsoft, Samsung, T-Mobile, Dyson, Bose, Intel, and many others
• Scheduling: This position offers up to 20 hours per week. Project hours and times fluctuate, so flexibility Monday through Friday typically between 8:00am-5:00pm is necessary for the position. No weekends or evening hours required.
• Additional Opportunities: If you can cover a larger region and travel to other outlying areas or states, there may be opportunities for additional hours
• Reporting: Submit same-day digital surveys with feedback and pictures for each completed store visit

What’s in it for you:

• Compensation: General merchandising projects are paid at $18.00 per hour
• Additional Technical Projects: Available at higher rates, based on need
• Employment Type: W2 employment with a bi-weekly pay schedule and direct deposit 
• Retirement Savings: Consider our optional 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match 
• Travel Reimbursement: Store-to-store drive time and mileage assistance
• Training: Paid training time is provided to prepare you for program success
• Time Off: Paid time off is part of the deal because everyone deserves a break

If you meet these qualifications, we’d love to connect with you:

• Experience: Previous merchandising, 3PL, or relevant retail experience is highly desirable
• Versatility: Ability to handle all levels of merchandising work within the assigned territory
• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow complex written instructions and display diagrams
• Independence and Teamwork: Comfortable working independently most of the time and collaborating with a small team when needed
• Essentials: Access to the internet, basic hand-held tools, and a smart device with Wi-Fi/GPS capability. Access to a laptop or desktop computer is a strong plus.
• Travel Ability: A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle transportation
• Physical Abilities: Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and lift products weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance