Retail Specialist

The Retail Specialist plays a key role in the process by actively promoting brands and products considered to be the some of the best in the business. Core tasks as a Merchandiser include point-of-sale collateral development and placement, conducting in-store product knowledge sessions with dealer salespeople.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Install and maintain product displays & point of sale materials at customer locations

Act as part of a team consisting of a Territory Manager and Inside Sales Representative

Set up for product shows & contractor events

Coordinate product training - setting dates, making arrangements, etc…

Lead product demonstrations for customer sales associates

Skills & Competencies:

Ability to successfully use consultative selling – relating products to the solution of customer problems

Excellent presentation skills

Ability to multi-task

Self-starter

Listening skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Computer literacy

Ability to use power tools

Physical Requirements/Environment:

Train customers in product installation

Use power tools and handle material to construct displays at customer locations and product shows

Must be able to safely and regularly lift bulky merchandise up to 50 lbs.

Overnight travel 10%; Frequent local travel throughout territory to client locations

Experience:

1-3 year's experience in the building product industry working with contractors, builders and dealers

Experience with the use of power tools and material construction

Prior sales experience