BDS Connected Solutions

BDS Connected Solutions, LLC. is a prominent sales and marketing solutions provider based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in New York City and Lake Forest, CA. Founded in 1984, the company has evolved from a boutique promotional agency into a people-first organization, employing between 1,500 and 4,600 people and generating approximately $253 million in revenue. BDS is recognized for its culture of authenticity and collaboration, earning accolades as a Top Workplace. BDS offers a wide range of Connected Commerce solutions that integrate physical, virtual, and digital elements to enhance the buyer journey. Their services include custom sales training programs, digital engagement through virtual representatives, experiential marketing with in-store activations, and retail marketing strategies that focus on storytelling. The company also provides display management and merchandising support across 1,800 stores nationwide and has launched a dedicated B2B division to address business sales and marketing needs. BDS is committed to delivering exceptional results for Fortune 100 brands and retailers by leveraging technology and industry expertise.

Marketing & Advertising Lake Forest, United States Founded 1984 ~724 employees

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Employees
724
0% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
12-month attrition
20.2%
Tech: 24%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

BDS Connected Solutions went from 909 employees in Oct 2024 to 724 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 0 people joined, 17 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other278
Sales174
Operations128
Marketing76
Success27
HR23
Engineering9
Finance5

BDS Connected Solutions FAQ

How many employees does BDS Connected Solutions have?

BDS Connected Solutions has about 724 employees, unchanged over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.