Become a Certified Field
Associate
Certified is a
full-service, national field organization providing in-store
merchandising services, in-theatre checking and material installation
services, auditing, mystery shopping, and other on-site services.
Certified engages independent contractors (Certified Field Associates)
to conduct services in retail outlets and theatres.
There is no charge to register as an
independent contractor with Certified. The following are some of the
services conducted by Certified Field
Associates:
Merchandising Tasks Include:
Display set up and maintenance
Restock and replenish plan-o-gram
Product cut in
Out-of-stock reporting
Reorder and returns processing
Assembly and placement
point-of-purchase material
Inventory work
Audit and market research
services
Mystery Shopping
Mystery
shopping is an undercover evaluation of an establishment's service.
Specific programs include retail stores, restaurants, movie theatres,
banks, and video stores.
Retail Auditing
Retail
auditing involves the observation of products, promotional materials,
fixtures, etc. at retail locations such as department stores and media
stores.
Theatre Checks
:
These assignments fall primarily on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday
Trailer Checks
:
Present your Letter of Authorization to theatre management to watch and
record all trailers on all screens shown prior to the assigned
feature.
Seat Counts
:
Present your Letter of Authorization to theatre management to count the
seats (not patrons!) in each auditorium showing the assigned feature.
Open Checks
: Present your Letter of Authorization
to theatre management to count the patrons attending the showtimes of
the assigned feature, and collecting box office information at the end
of the day.
Blind Checks: Covertly counting patrons attending
all show times of the assigned feature on the assigned
day.
Theatrical Promotional Material
Installation
Set up/Install
standees, banners, window clings, and one-sheets (posters)
Theatre Lobby and
On-Screen Ad Checks
Involves checking the ads prior to
the trailers, and checking for materials in the lobby and throughout the
theatre.
Promotional Material
Installations
Installation assignments include setup of
promotional materials including standees, one-sheets, banners, window
clings, etc.
Qualifications
Independent
Contractors must be at least 18 years of age and will conduct services
as self-employed. They must be dependable, have good communication
skills, and have reliable transportation. Some assignments involve more
physical effort than others. With a username and password, Certified
Field Associates are able to request and accept assignments
online.