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 ~880 employees

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Employees
880
-0.3% in 3 months
12-month attrition
14.2%
Tech: 8.7%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

BDS Connected Solutions went from 773 employees in Jul 2023 to 880 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 54 people joined, 93 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other589
Sales105
Operations59
Marketing49
HR47
Success16
Engineering8
Finance5

BDS Connected Solutions FAQ

How many employees does BDS Connected Solutions have?

BDS Connected Solutions has about 880 employees, down 0.3% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 27 Feb 2026.