2020 Companies

Temporary Retail Engagement Specialist

2020 Companies  •  $21/hr  •  Durham, NC (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Work Location:

Market - AMRET - NC - Charlotte 148

Overview:

Join 2020 Companies as a Seasonal Retail Engagement Specialist and play a key role in building retail partner relationships, increasing program visibility, and supporting business growth across your territory!

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Pay: $21 per hour plus 10% Monthly Bonus Opportunity

Assignment Expectation: This position is expected to last 90 days from the date of hire.

Requirements: This position requires a personal vehicle, a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screening.

As a Retail Engagement Specialist, you will spend your day on the road traveling throughout your assigned territory to visit retail locations and build strong relationships with merchants. You will educate merchants on the client’s financial services and program benefits, provide ongoing support, answer questions, maintain in-store materials, and document each visit while managing a daily route of approximately 22–30 locations. This relationship-focused role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, connecting with people, and spending their workday out in the field.

What’s In It for You

  • No weekends
  • Weekly Pay (DailyPay Options Available)
  • Paid training and onboarding support
  • Mileage reimbursement and paid travel time
  • Next-day pay options available
  • Company-provided mobile device and materials

Day in the Life

  • Travel throughout your assigned territory visiting approximately 22–30 retail locations per day, depending on geography and scheduling.
  • Engage with merchants in a professional, relationship-focused manner.
  • Introduce and educate new merchants on the client’s financial services and program benefits.
  • Provide on-site support, answer questions, and address concerns to build merchant understanding and confidence.
  • Place and maintain point-of-sale materials and in-store branding.
  • Document visits and track activity using mobile tools and reporting systems.
  • Manage a mix of in-store engagement, driving, and administrative follow-up throughout the day.
  • Work independently in the field while partnering closely with leadership and training teams to meet territory goals and coverage expectations.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable working independently in a field-based environment.
  • Organized, reliable, and able to manage a daily route.
  • Adaptable, professional, and customer-focused.
  • Prior retail, sales, field marketing, or customer-facing experience is a plus.

Job Description:

  • Partner with the client to train and advocate for client products at the retailer
  • Drive merchant awareness within your assigned territory
  • Maintain professional interaction with both merchants and fellow employees
  • Attempt to place point-of-purchase signage on the exterior and/or interior of the business
  • Advise merchants by providing information on products
  • Audit and record competitive products, promotions, merchandising, displays, and merchant feedback
  • Travel to major markets and events for iconic launches to promote products
  • Contribute to team effort by assisting in launch-related activities, as needed
  • Responsible for accurately tracking and communicating all activity to Retail Operations
  • Ensure feedback reporting is submitted in a timely manner

Performance Measurements:

  • Meet or exceed quarterly visit goals
  • Meet or exceed weekly in-store time goals
  • Visit multiple store locations on a daily and weekly basis
  • Effectively schedule store visits two weeks or more in advance
  • Effectively execute assigned activities inside each location during all visits
  • Effectively demonstrate an ability to establish and influence business relationships through merchant awareness, POP placement, and consistent productivity
  • Record and maintain appropriate documentation for each visit

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience required
  • Six (6) months of prior sales, promotion, retail, or marketing experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of products and services
  • Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
  • Impeccable integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. at a time
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team environment
  • Ability to maintain customer confidentiality
  • Reliable transportation within assigned territory

What You Can Expect From 2020 Companies

We welcome every voice, and we are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated. We are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves, while working to provide a best-in-class experience for our employees. Whether that’s paid holidays, long-term career pathing options, personal development opportunities or professional stretch assignments, you can expect 2020 Companies to support you.

2020’s Commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity.

2020 Companies

About 2020 Companies

2020 Companies is an award-winning retail sales, merchandising, and experiential marketing agency headquartered in Southlake, TX. Recognized for both culture and capabilities, we’ve been named to Comparably’s 2025 Best Sales Teams, Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women 2025, and the 2025 North America Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces.

We partner with some of the world’s most recognizable consumer electronics and CPG brands to drive long-term growth through tailored retail strategies, brand advocacy, full-service merchandising, experiential activations, and nationwide training programs delivered virtually, online, and in person.

Our reach spans more than 600,000 retail doors across the U.S. and Canada, and our top-level field teams are trained to execute impactful brand activations, product launches, assisted sales, and consumer engagement strategies. Each year, our efforts generate more than 25 million in-person impressions and nearly $10 billion in client revenue. We have a 96%+ staffing rate and, as a Best Buy Approved Provider, we use advanced recruitment and training strategies to ensure every team is fully staffed, retail-ready, and aligned with client goals.

Clients trust 2020 Companies as a strategic partner, not just a vendor. Most of our relationships span five years or more, with dedicated teams executing full-year, nationwide programs. We prioritize measurable results and continually look for new ways to improve performance and deliver greater return on investment through data-backed insights, innovative staffing, and in-store excellence.

Since 1991, 2020 Companies has remained a values-led organization with a people-first culture that fuels innovation, strengthens brands, and delivers lasting results. We have been recognized on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list for 2023 and 2024 and are proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in both 2024 and 2025.

Industry
Marketing & Advertising
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Southlake, Texas
Year Founded
1991
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