Are you passionate and excited about technology? Are you a storyteller that likes to explain the benefits of your product and how it can benefit peoples lives? We are seeking energetic, driven individuals to proudly represent BDSmktg and our clients brand products at retail. Our employees are important partners with our clients; they deliver exceptional results and work to enhance our clients retail performance each day.
The primary role of the Wireless Territory Agent – Market Development Manager will be to act as an extension of the brand and sales team.
This individual will personify the brands mission statement / motto, possess key brand personality traits and excitement that will resonate with Retail Sales Associates.
Wireless Territory Agents are passionate and excited by technology and how it benefits peoples lives.
They will also be a natural narrator, able to explain how specs and technology translate to simple consumer benefits.
REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED:
* College degree in communications, marketing, or training & development preferred
* Minimum of 1-3 years of Retail, Marketing or Agency experience ~ field representative experience helpful, but not mandatory
* Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the area of training and communications
* Previous wireless background
* Strong presentation and communication skills
* Must be proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point applications
* Ability to travel with in assigned territory
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Build brand loyalty and creditability with retail sales associates ~ Be the Brand Champion
* Brand advocacy to increase retail sales associates rate of recommendation
* Engage retail sales associates and create excitement
* Conduct instore retail associate trainings, associate and consumer demonstrations and attend events
* Provide high-level product sales training on features, competitive advantages and functions
* Report intelligence in regards to the program and marketing environment strategically for each tactic
* As voice and ears, excellent communication and immediate escalation is a must
* Travel within market and approved out-of-scope assignments as needed
* Merchandising services to deliver POS, collateral and products to carrier locations along with compliance verification and competitive details
* Mystery shop to obtain retail/carrier associate and manage phone recommendations, product knowledge assessment, comments and concerns as well as consumer relations and in-store observations of the brand and the competition
* Establish and build retailer relationships on behalf of the client
* Engage customers during high traffic times at select demo day events to drive sales of brand products
* Expectations not limited to
+ Facilitate informal, formal and large scale trainings to retail associates and managers
+ Attend and assist with out-of-market trainings, events, etc
+ Gather in-market and out-of-market intelligence ~ assigned brand and competitive
* Ensure merchandising compliance and increased presence in-store
* Monitor POP / POS to ensure it is current and placed according to planogram
* Key Metrics:
+ Increase sales associate knowledge and recommendation rate of brand products
+ Increase product sales of selected products
* Increase and facilitate in-store sales in key market locations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
* Regularly sit, stand, walk, bend over, grasp, talk and/or hear, and drive
* Occasionally carrying and lifting office supplies up to 10 lbs.
* Occasionally travel via flight or other modes of transportation
* Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE RECRUITING PROCESS:
* Apply online for this opportunity to be considered
* Participate in a phone interview with a superstar recruiter
* If qualified, you will be moved along in the process and interview with a hiring manager
* If hired, a passing background check and drug screen is required as well as a motor vehicle check
* Copy of Valid Drivers license
BDS Marketing, LLC. (BDS) is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. BDS is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. BDS is an at-will employer.
BDSmktg, a top-ranked Best Places to Work, is the marketing agency that delivers sales. With retail as our specialty, BDS is an innovator in the areas of Market Development, Training, Assisted Sales, Brand Shops, Merchandising, Break Fix, Installations and Remodels and Resets. Our high-performance teams generate sell-through for clients in a wide range of categories including: Retailers, Consumer Electronics, Mobility, Appliances, Apparel, CPG and more. BDS is based in Irvine, Calif. and has been operating with excellence since 1984.