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