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: Ottawa West, ON (including: Gloucester, Kanata, Kemptville, Nepean, Ottawa, Richmond, and Stittsville)

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

Solid 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

Requirements (I)

Hourly Rate Range: $18.50 to $19.00 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, $350 monthly auto allowance, monthly app stipend, annual and merit pay increases, and other incentives.

📌 Gift Card Merchandiser - Ottawa West, ON
🏢 Blackhawk Network
📍 Ottawa