Mystery Shopper

Must be aged between 21 and 25 years of age ; age verification is required.

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

We are seeking reliable, detail-oriented individuals to work as Retail Compliance Mystery Shoppers throughout Northern Virginia. In this part-time W-2 position, you will visit designated convenience stores along an assigned route, evaluate compliance with state and store requirements, and submit detailed reports after each visit.

No prior mystery shopping experience is required. Paid training is provided.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $18.00 per hour
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.725 per mile
• Guaranteed Minimum: 4 hours of pay per shift
• Typical Shift: 4–7 hours, with most routes averaging 4–5 hours
• Route Distance: Approximately 45–60 miles
• Employment Type: Part-time, W-2
• Service Areas: Alexandria, Sterling, and Leesburg, VA

Key Responsibilities

• Drive an assigned route and visit designated retail locations according to the established schedule.
• Visit stores anonymously as a regular customer without disclosing your role.
• Evaluate locations using a provided compliance checklist.
• Assess areas such as:

-Customer service and employee engagement

-Store cleanliness

-Product availability

-Pricing accuracy

-Signage

-Checkout experience

-Compliance with applicable state and store requirements

-Make purchases or inquiries as directed by the assignment instructions.

-Issue a Green Card (Pass) or Red Card (Fail) based on established evaluation standards.

-Prepare accurate, detailed, and objective reports for each store visit.

-Submit all required documentation by the specified deadlines.

-Maintain discretion and professionalism throughout each assignment.

No prior experience is required!

Training is provided and includes several short online videos followed by a brief knowledge check. Once training is completed, you will be prepared to begin your first assigned route.

Requirements

• Must be aged between 21 and 25 years of age ; age verification is required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable personal vehicle and ability to drive an assigned local route.
• Ability to complete I-9 employment eligibility verification
• Dependable and punctual.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written instructions and established evaluation criteria.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion while conducting store visits.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, objective reports. xhyhwjd
• Ability to meet monthly reporting deadlines.