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El Pollo Loco

MANAGER, THIRD PARTY DELIVERY

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$117K - $130K/yr

Lead El Pollo Loco's retail gift card program through grocery, drug, convenience, and other third-party retail channels, including contract management, sell-through reporting, and merchandising ...

EOS Hospitality

Retail Gift Shop Associate

Manchester, VT · On-site

$15 - $17.25/hr

Develop strong knowledge of retail merchandise, spa products, wellness offerings, apparel, and resort-branded items. * Assist guests with purchases, exchanges, and special orders. * Support ...

Rusty Rail Brewing

Retail Associate

Mifflinburg, PA · On-site

$14.25 - $16.25/hr

... merchandise, beer, and gift items · Operate POS system efficiently and accurately · Restock ... card transactions · Collaborate with the Company Store Manager and team to drive sales goals · ...

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How much do freelance retail gift card merchandising jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance retail gift card merchandising in the United States is $17.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is freelance retail gift card merchandising?

Freelance retail gift card merchandising involves working independently to set up, organize, and maintain gift card displays in retail stores. Merchandisers visit assigned stores, ensure gift cards are stocked, displays look appealing, and promotional materials are up to date. This role often includes reporting on inventory, taking photos of displays, and sometimes interacting with store staff. Freelancers can set their own schedules based on store requirements and project deadlines. It's a flexible job that requires attention to detail and good communication skills.

What does a typical day look like for a freelance retail gift card merchandiser, and how much autonomy do I have over my schedule?

As a Freelance Retail Gift Card Merchandiser, your day often involves visiting multiple retail locations to replenish gift card displays, set up promotional materials, and ensure products are attractively presented. Most positions offer significant flexibility, allowing you to choose when to complete assignments within stipulated timeframes, making it ideal for those seeking a self-directed work environment. You'll interact with store staff to coordinate tasks and may occasionally troubleshoot display or inventory issues. Attention to detail, good communication, and effective time management are essential, as you'll often work independently but must meet company and client expectations for each visit.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance retail gift card merchandiser, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Retail Gift Card Merchandiser, you generally need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in retail or merchandising, often accompanied by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with inventory management systems, mobile reporting apps, and basic point-of-sale (POS) technology is typically required. Excellent communication, reliability, and the ability to work independently make someone stand out in this role. These skills are crucial for maintaining accurate displays, building retailer relationships, and ensuring timely execution of merchandising tasks.

What is the difference between Freelance Retail Gift Card Merchandising vs Retail Gift Card Merchandiser?

AspectFreelance Retail Gift Card MerchandisingRetail Gift Card Merchandiser
CredentialsNone required, self-employedTypically requires experience in retail or merchandising
Work EnvironmentIndependent, flexible locations, project-basedIn-store, retail environment, full-time or part-time
EmployerSelf-employed or contracted clientsRetail stores or chains
Industry UsageUsed by freelancers and agencies for specific projectsEmployed directly by retail companies for ongoing roles

Freelance Retail Gift Card Merchandising involves independent, project-based work focusing on specific gift card displays, while Retail Gift Card Merchandisers are typically employed by retail stores to manage gift card sections regularly. Both roles require retail knowledge, but freelancing offers more flexibility and varied clients.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Retail Gift Card Merchandising job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,153 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

MANAGER, THIRD PARTY DELIVERY

El Pollo Loco

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

$117K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

At El Pollo Loco, we are on a mission to be the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant. When it comes to our people, we are all about growth. Whether that means specialized training, a clearly laid out career trajectory or collaborating cross-functionally, we are committed to the success of our people the same way we've been committed to the success of the El Pollo Loco brand for the last 50 years. In fact, we see you as our secret ingredient. While our chicken is fire, it's our people who set us ablaze.
Our restaurants are only the tip of the flame! If you're looking for an innovative, winning, and welcoming workplace, then a flamin' good career in our Restaurant Support Center is right for you.
At our Support Center, we believe our best work is done Together, when departments collaborate and everyone is confident in contributing their ideas. This is why we are in the office 3 days per week.
Let's Get Loco!
What's in it for you!
  • STRONG office culture recognized as a Great Place to Work® and driven by our core values: Simple. Together. Relentless. Ownership. Nimble. Growth
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Competitive pay and bonus potential
  • Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance + HSA Savings Account
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting
  • Paid Vacation + Sick Pay + 12 Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free El Pollo Loco food + restaurant discounts
  • PerkSpot discounts program

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Manager, Third-Party Delivery is a strategic, commercially minded leader responsible for increasing revenue and profitability for our third-party delivery and gift card businesses end to end. This is a high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of revenue growth, restaurant operations, and partner relationships. You'll be the internal expert and external face for our partnerships with DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub, and ezCater. You'll lead a growing gift card program spanning in-restaurant, digital, and retail channels.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead annual business planning process with third-party marketplace platforms, aligning El Pollo Loco and marketplace promotional calendars, co-funding opportunities and product roadmaps.
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day relationship owner for all three delivery platforms, managing joint business planning, quarterly reviews, and escalations.
  • Lead advertising and promotional strategy across platforms including sponsored listings, promotions, and co-funded campaigns. Maintain a persistent focus on customer acquisition, incremental sales, and maximizing ROI.
  • Develop test-and-learn strategies to drive continuous improvement of El Pollo Loco performance on the marketplaces.
  • Improve El Pollo Loco's visual presence on the marketplaces, using A/B testing to optimize product imagery across platforms.
  • Identify and evaluate new business opportunities with platform partners, including exclusive features, co-marketing programs, and pilot initiatives.
  • Work closely with restaurant operations teams to drive adoption of best practices across the system that improve delivery performance, including speed of service, order accuracy, and packaging.
  • Lead the onboarding of new restaurants onto delivery platforms, coordinating with Operations, IT, and franchisees to ensure a smooth launch.
  • Monitor platform analytics and build recurring reporting to track sales, conversion, customer ratings, and market share; translate data into action.
  • Improve El Pollo Loco's presence and performance on the ezCater marketplace, including promotions, sponsored listings and operations.
  • Develop and execute advertising and promotional strategies to grow catering order volume and capture new business occasions.
  • Partner with Operations to ensure catering orders are executed at a high standard across participating locations.
  • Own the end-to-end gift card business, including physical cards sold in-restaurant and digital gift cards on elpolloloco.com.
  • Lead El Pollo Loco's retail gift card program through grocery, drug, convenience, and other third-party retail channels, including contract management, sell-through reporting, and merchandising coordination.
  • Identify and develop new gift card revenue opportunities, including B2B gifting, incentive programs, and emerging digital channels.

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and/or experience required.
Education/Work Experience:
Bachelor's degree required. A minimum of 6-8 years in a business development, partnerships, or digital commerce role. Experience managing third-party marketplace relationships within the limited service restaurant space is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong people leadership skills, including the ability to recruit, train & develop at least one direct report.
  • Ability to provide both thought leadership and effective customer service to franchisees and company-operated restaurants.
  • Confidence in execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Must be decisive and able to make fact-based decisions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset and skills; meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external business partners.
  • Ability to prioritize and plan work assignments and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret complex reports, documents, and correspondence.
  • Adept at managing and prioritizing competing time sensitive requests while working well in a team atmosphere that may be under pressure.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment on matters of significance to the company.
  • Ability to work weekends and extended work schedules as needed.
  • Must be willing and able to travel locally within Southern California and to out-of-state restaurant locations, as needed by car or airplane.

Our Company
In 1980 the first American El Pollo Loco opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, quickly becoming a destination for the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo in town. Over the past four decades, El Pollo Loco has grown into more than 500 restaurants across 9 states, becoming an L.A. mainstay and cultural benchmark along the way. Today, we continue to work just as hard to always provide our customers with Quality Chicken. Fast. Easy. Affordable.
The pay range identified is the hourly or salary rate El Pollo Loco expects to pay for the posted position. This range does not include any benefits or bonus opportunities that might be available for the position based on position and eligibility criteria. At El Pollo Loco, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range. Individual pay decisions will vary based on a variety of factors including years of experience, industry experience, education, geography, etc.

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