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Channel Partners

Outsourced, people-led sales and marketing solutions

Retail Specialist

Equipment Field ServicePosted on Nov 5
Part-timeSchenectady, NY, USA$19 - $20 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Experience with display installations, merchandising, and planogram execution is preferred.
  • Comfort using basic hand tools to maintain displays.
  • Experience or aptitude diagnosing and resolving physical display issues, including lighting components, fixtures, and non-functioning buttons.
  • Experience or aptitude identifying and resolving basic electronic and connectivity issues, including cabling, power, and component integration.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with store personnel and internal teams.
  • Ability to manage an assigned route, prioritize workload, and meet service-level agreements with periodic support and guidance.
  • Detail orientation and organization, with commitment to quality work and customer service.
  • Willingness to learn basic problem-solving techniques focused on identifying and addressing root causes.
  • Comfort performing, or willingness to learn, basic troubleshooting, installation, and repair tasks across hardware, displays, and connected systems; training is provided.
  • Commitment to completing the market area's minimum weekly hours or special project hours request.
  • Ability to read planogram schematics and wiring diagrams and correctly connect components; training is provided.
  • Proficiency using a personal smartphone or tablet with GPS functionality to upload photos, report assignment data, reference documents in-store, and schedule visits.
  • Ability to drive on behalf of the company in compliance with company guidelines, with access to reliable transportation.
  • Must have a basic toolkit including a multi-screwdriver, Torx security bit set, hammer, cordless drill, Allen wrench, box cutter, rubber mallet, socket set, needle-nose pliers, precision wire cutters, crescent wrench, Easy Off, putty knife, microfiber cleaning cloth, and Goo Gone.
  • Ability to travel up to 30–60 miles; drive time and mileage are paid per company policy.
  • Willingness and ability to travel for 2–3 days for in-person training.
  • Availability to meet the market area's minimum weekly hours request, with a flexible schedule based on program needs.
  • Ability to comply with applicable state and local requirements for wages, hours, overtime, and rest breaks.
  • Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, grasp, push or pull, talk, hear, and drive.
  • Ability to always lift and carry supplies weighing up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and carry up to 40 pounds, and frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  • Continuous hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation.
  • Ability to occasionally travel by air or other transportation modes.

Responsibilities

  • Execute scheduled service visits across an assigned route of retail locations, adhering to established schedules and program requirements.
  • Complete assigned work according to established schedules and minimize unnecessary rescheduling.
  • Diagnose and resolve technical issues to maintain full functionality and performance of assigned displays.
  • Execute installations, display builds, and refreshes, including fixturing, cabling, media players, and security components.
  • Manage and complete ad hoc service requests within 48–72-hour service-level agreements where required.
  • Ensure compliance with planograms, brand standards, and display requirements across all locations.
  • Identify root causes of recurring issues and help implement lasting solutions.
  • Document and report service activity, outcomes, and insights accurately and on time.
  • Perform merchandising tasks, including inventory replenishment, point-of-purchase placement, and pricing and fact-tag execution.
  • Manage and reconcile trunk-stock inventory, ensuring appropriate replacement parts are available to support efficient service delivery and first-time fixes.
  • Build and maintain working relationships with in-store personnel.
  • Participate in team calls, client interactions as required, and field ride-alongs to support program success.
  • Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time, including scheduling and same-day reporting.
  • Adapt to evolving business needs and take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
  • Comply with company safety policies, required training, certifications, and professional standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with display installations, merchandising, and planogram execution.

About the Company

Channel Partners

Outsourced, people-led sales and marketing solutions

Channel Partners Solutions, LLC coordinates outsourced, people-led sales and marketing services for large brands and retailers in the US and Canada. It provides a full suite of in-store and field services, including sales force training, brand advocacy, display maintenance, retail merchandising, new store setups, product assembly, and break-fix services, guiding the customer journey from awareness to purchase both in physical stores and online.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
Founded
2016

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