Client Sales Specialist - Advantage Solutions

Client Sales Specialist

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dynamic Client Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for driving sales for our client’s product and services  nationwide. This position requires someone that is enthusiastic, energetic, organized, and experienced. Candidates must have excellent communication and people skills, be natural problem solvers, and have a friendly and professional demeanor.  The Specialist will also assist in basic sales and PR administrative tasks such as database updating, follow-up calls, and identifying ways to connect with customers. Evaluation of opportunities and challenges, and creative collaboration is expected. Program success is measured by positive sales numbers, relationship building, timely reporting, and overall contribution to the program.

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What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off 

Responsibilities:

• Lead coordination of client presence. Provide general marketing and sales support.
• Represent client through outstanding customer service to the customers, demonstrating in-depth product knowledge, and maintaining professional presentation standards. Provide exceptional client service and follow-up with all partner stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Compile and present feedback on processes, identify opportunities, and suggest improvements.
• Assist in the development and data entry of contact database and other sales tools.
• Submit reports within 24 hours of conducting activities on web-based reporting system.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• 0-2 years of experience in Direct or Assisted Sales Experience and/or event marketing experience (set-up, execution, coordination)
• Demonstrate strong and effective selling skills; Ability to make oral presentations
• Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of client presence. Provide general marketing and sales support.
• Represent client through outstanding customer service to the customers, demonstrating in-depth product knowledge, and maintaining professional presentation standards. Provide exceptional client service and follow-up with all partner stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Compile and present feedback on processes, identify opportunities, and suggest improvements.
• Assist in the development and data entry of contact database and other sales tools.
• Submit reports within 24 hours of conducting activities on web-based reporting system.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel and Driving is an essential duty and function of this job 

Travel up to 20%

Minimum Qualifications  

Education Level: (Required)  Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

                         (Preferred)  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience                          

- 0-2 years of experience in Direct or Assisted Sales Experience and/or event marketing experience (set-up, execution, coordination)

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Extremely organized and have extraordinary time management skills
• Demonstrate strong and effective selling skills
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships with managers, Sales Associates and others in the industry
• Developed interpersonal skills to be able to initiate dialogue and engage sales personnel and consumers
• Must be flexible enough to respond positively to changes in schedule based on the needs of the Client
• Working knowledge of basic consumer audio/video setups and operations highly desired
• Working knowledge of the satellite and cable television industry and technology highly desired
• Working and proficient knowledge of MS Office suite
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to make oral presentations
• Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Administrative Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.  The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.