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# Freelance Merchandiser at BDA

- **Company:** BDA
- **Location:** Woodinville Washington, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-07-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bdainc/jobs/5169168007

## Job description

Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.

## LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

- Woodinville, WA
- At BDA, we believe that regular in-person collaboration is a key part of the role. To be considered, you must live within commuting distance from the Woodinville, WA office as we will be onsite 4 days a week.

## JOB SUMMARY

This is a freelance/contract, hourly role. Will be responsible for independently developing, sourcing, and curating compelling and profitable product assortments for our clients.  Negotiate and develop strategic supplier relationships.  The merchandiser must earn the trust of internal and external customers by building assortment strategies that deliver creative and profitable products that represent the clients’ brands and speak to the end customer.  May be responsible for developing direct reports.

BDA’s ideal merchant is ambitious in nature, detail oriented, comfortable working in cross-functional teams, and passionate about the retail and ecommerce industry.  They are organized and adept at time management skills.

## EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of work and experience.
- Minimum 3-5 years of retail buying, product development, merchandising and/or planning experience.
- Fluency in MS Office suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Retail and customer service experience preferred.
- Smartsheet experience a plus.
- PLM/Oracle experience preferred.

## JOB SKILLS & TRAITS

- Experience initiating, recommending, and implementing merchandise strategies.
- Strong understanding of and ability to apply market intelligence.
- Understanding of retail and the service environment.
- Experience identifying and interpreting product trends.
- Experience analyzing and applying consumer data.
- Track record of building profitable assortment plans.
- Skilled at cross functional influence.
- Experience working with accounts or retail stores to deliver profitable and relevant assortments.
- Works and communicates effectively with cross divisional leadership.
- Actively demonstrates managerial courage and is an advocate for their teams.
- Consensus building skills - Ability to persuade co-workers of the benefits of positive changes.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.

## DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Participate in Assortment Analysis meetings and contribute to pre-assortment strategy discussion.
- Define seasonal product strategies that identify future opportunities and trends.
- Ability to take current trends and translate into creative product applicable to client business type.
- Gather new/relevant trend info from WGSN and other trend resources in preparation for new line development.
- Negotiate, build and source strategic and profitable product assortments.
- Independently drive sales through the selection of product, pricing and return on investment.
- Use current and historical data to evaluate what is working effectively or not and create actionable insights that inform the line architecture.
- Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking and how to apply to the business.
- Run weekly merchandise status calls with clients and internal WIP meetings as needed.
- Ensure successful product line presentations to clients.
- Use data and influencing skills to gain partnership from internal partners and clients on assortment strategies to ensure profitability.
- Share productivity of assortment with accounts and internal partners.
- Confidence and ability to articulate and sell a concept to a business team.
- Responsible for areas including compliance, quality, and operational metrics (metrics including compliance, alliance partners, product margin, etc.)
- Negotiate buying terms with suppliers (price, quantity, quality, delivery, etc.).
- Oversee the execution of product launches.

Engagement Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity and is not a W-2 employee position. The selected contractor will be engaged to provide services under an independent contractor agreement.

Compensation: We are open to reviewing proposed bill rates based on the contractor’s experience, scope of services, and project needs. Final compensation will be agreed upon before engagement begins and documented in the contractor agreement. Our budget currently approved is $35.00 - $45.00 an hour.

BDA is more than a workplace - it’s a family. For more than four decades we’ve promoted a vibrant and welcoming culture that not only accepts but demands you to be different. The quirky, the bold, the creative and the unique make up the foundation of a company that the most iconic brands in the world look to help tell their story through the power of merchandise.

BDA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. https://kraken-bdainc.icims.com/jobs/introConnect With Us! Not ready to apply? [Connect with us](https://international-bdainc.icims.com/connect?back=intro&hashed=-435620418) for general consideration.

For more information:

[www.bdainc.com](https://www.bdainc.com)

For information about BDA's privacy policy for job applicants click [here](https://www.bdainc.com/privacypolicy).

Must be 18 years or older to apply.

## About BDA

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BDA (Bensussen Deutsch & Associates) is a global Merchandise Agency™ that creates branded merchandise, promotional products, and gifting experiences for Fortune 1000 enterprises and iconic sports/entertainment properties.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held; received $75M in Private Equity funding in 2014)
- **Headquarters**: Woodinville, Washington, United States
- **Founded**: 1984
- **Founders**: Jay Deutsch and Barry Deutsch

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Advertising Services / Branded Merchandise / Promotional Products
- **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise (Fortune 1000), Sports & Entertainment properties
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To elevate brands with custom merchandise that engages, inspires, and creates lasting connections.

## Products & Services
- **Merchandise Agency™ Services**: Full-service strategy, design, sourcing, and distribution of branded merchandise and promotional products for enterprise clients.
- **BDA Self-Service (SwagUp)**: An easy, flexible self-service solution for companies to order branded merchandise on their own terms.
- **Premium Gifting**: High-end, curated gifting programs for employee engagement, client appreciation, and event activations.
- **Fulfillment & Logistics**: End-to-end global fulfillment, warehousing, and distribution services across 75+ countries.
- **E-Commerce & Digital Storefronts**: Custom online stores for employee swag, event merchandise, and retail.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$512.2M** (latest estimate) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bdainc)
- **Total Funding**: $75M (Private Equity round led by American Capital in 2014) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bdainc)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: American Capital (lead investor in 2014 PE round). Clients include Caterpillar, and other Fortune 1000 brands across automotive, sports, technology, and entertainment.
- **Growth Signals**: Revenue of $512M; 621 employees (+8.4% YoY); operates in 23 countries; acquired SwagUp in Dec 2024; 37 active job postings (+164.3% YoY).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale & Independence**: The largest independently owned branded merchandise agency, offering global reach (75+ countries) with the agility of a private company.
- **The Merchandise Agency™ Model**: A differentiated, high-value approach that blends creative strategy, sourcing, and logistics under one roof, moving beyond simple promotional product distribution.
- **Iconic Client Roster**: Deep relationships with Fortune 1000 and major sports/entertainment properties provide a strong moat and recurring revenue.
- **Proprietary Technology**: Self-service platform (SwagUp) and custom e-commerce storefronts create a sticky, scalable digital layer on top of physical merchandise.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth via Acquisition**: Actively acquiring complementary agencies (SwagUp in 2024, Idea Planet in 2022) to expand capabilities and market share.
- **Digital Transformation**: Investing in self-service platforms and e-commerce technology to scale beyond traditional agency services.
- **Global Expansion**: Deepening fulfillment and operational footprint across 23 countries to serve multinational clients.
- **Talent Development**: Heavy investment in learning (37,500+ hours/year) and internal promotion (average time to promotion is 1.5 years) to build a performance-driven culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Describes itself as a "family" with a "work hard, play hard" ethos. Core values include "Total Client Affinity & Advocacy," "Entrepreneurial Spirit," and "Love Fuels Our Team and Family." [bdainc.com](https://www.bdainc.com/careers/)
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: 73% of leadership roles are held by women; 42% of the team are from underrepresented groups. [bdainc.com](https://www.bdainc.com/careers/)
- **Career Growth**: Average time to promotion is 1.5 years. The team logs over 37,500 hours of learning per year, with professional development reimbursement offered. [bdainc.com](https://www.bdainc.com/careers/)
- **Work Environment**: Described as a "family" culture with a "work hard, play hard" ethos. Offers paid volunteer days (12,000+ hours of community service annually). [bdainc.com](https://www.bdainc.com/careers/)
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Likely hybrid/office-based given the fulfillment and client-service nature. Headquarters in Woodinville, WA, with major hubs in Plainfield, IN, Chicago, IL, and Dallas, TX.
- **Benefits**: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), Life/AD&D, FSA, EAP, Short/Long-Term Disability, Mental Wellness, Child/Eldercare Network, Pet Insurance, Discounted Home/Auto Insurance. [bdainc.com](https://www.bdainc.com/careers/)
- **Notable Perks**: Paid volunteer days, strong internal promotion track record, and a "family" culture.

## Sources
1. [bdainc.com - Careers Page](https://www.bdainc.com/careers/)
2. [bdainc.com - Homepage](https://www.bdainc.com/)
3. [linkedin.com - BDA Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bdainc)
4. [greenhouse.io - BDA Job Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bdainc)
5. [bdainc.com - Leadership Page](https://www.bdainc.com/about-us/history-leadership/)

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