Mystery Shoppers (Street IntelligenceSM)

As experts at retail, bds monitors and collects valuable insight through a team of independent Street Intelligence specialists, direct from the sales floor to help drive client strategy. We call them our "feet on the street". Our clients call them their "feet on the street".

As a Street Intelligence Specialist, you will shop major national retail chains, theaters and other outlets you might typically visit on any given week. We provide clear visit objectives and an easy to follow questionnaire. You provide an account of your shopper experience. It’s that easy!

  • Schedule your own visits and shop around your personal schedule
  • Visit as many locations as you want to visit
  • Most visits can be completed in 30 minutes
  • Easy to access and navigate online reporting
  • No purchase necessary
  • Prompt payment once visit is complete
  • Access to a bds mktg employee for quick answers and questions

bds mktg is a proud member of the MSPA (Mystery Shopping Provider’s Association) and MRA (Market Research Association). You can verify our membership within these organizations by contacting member services on the links above.

Become a Street Intelligence Specialist:

  1. Submit your contact information on our Mystery Shopper Data Form.
  2. Print, read, fill out and sign both the Independent Contractor Agreement and IRS W-9 form. Links are located on the Mystery Shopper Data Form.
  3. Please follow directions to submit both documents (If faxed, use number on the bottom of the IC agreement). All four pages must be submitted.
  4. Retain your login and password for future use.

Contact Information:

Marlene Settle
Field Coordinator
marlene.settle@bdsmktg.com
800.237.4237 x2222

View FAQ’s about Mystery Shopping (pdf)