Market Manager - BDS Connected Solutions, LLC.

We are seeking a motivated and engaging Market Manager to build brand awareness and presence at the retail level for our Client, the top producer of home appliances in the world! In this role, you will drive sales of our Client's products within your assigned market of national retail stores by educating, training, and building relationships with store associates as well as merchandising and directly selling to consumers.  Additionally, you'll collect and report on in-store activities, assist with sales programs, collect competitive information, and be a consultative partner on moving the brand and program to new levels of success!

This is full-time, dedicated opportunity gives you the flexibility to schedule your own in-store visits between the hours of 9am-9pm, Monday-Sunday! In-market travel between retail locations for store visits is required, and out-of-market travel to "satellite" store locations is required 1-2 times per month (provided hotel and rental car as needed).

Take a look at our video showcasing Why You Belong at BDS.   Apply today and embark on a new career journey!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Weekly competitive pay with bonus potential
• Early Wage Access
• Health and wellness benefits plans  
• Paid time off and holidays  
• 401(k) with employer matching 
• Paid training
• Auto and Tech allowance 
• Employee discounts
• Referral bonus 
• Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs 
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide impactful training and education to retail sales associates on the features and benefits of clients’ home appliance products
• Build strong partnerships with the store sales associates and managers, providing value through regular, ongoing support of assigned stores
• Conduct assisted selling events, demonstrate, and articulate product features and meet sales goals during peak selling periods
• Drive sales in designated retailers through RSA training, consumer sales events and overall store support of the brand
• Manage, set up and reset client merchandise displays in retail locations; implement and troubleshoot visual merchandising
• Coordinate and execute special awareness and sales events at retail locations, and acts as a brand and category expert to retail associates and customers
• Gather, summarize, and report on field and channel feedback and insights on a regular basis, aiding in the growth and support of the brand
• Collect and report visit data, issues with displays and products, consumer and RSA feedback, and competitive market data and insights and photos
• Participate in team trainings, execute contests throughout your region, and be an active participant of the team through various communications channels, weekly team meetings, and manager 1:1’s
• Store visits will be completed Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 am and 9 pm 
• During key drive times, employee must be able to work weekend assisted selling events (usually 3-hour events on Fri/Sat/Sun)
• Employee will be responsible for visiting each store location within their territory 1 time per week or otherwise directed
• Travel between locations will be required, with some autonomy around scheduling of visits

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience and Education:

• 1+ years working with home appliances on a brand team or in a retail store

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent training and presentation skills to train Retail Sales Associates at various retailers
• Ability to understand, retain and articulate product details in an ongoing, enthusiastic, and confident manner with the ability to easily connect with customers and store staff
• Excellent demonstration skills, conversion, and competitive sales.
• Ability to navigate changing retail environment and adjust in-store tactics to motivate sales.
• Demonstrates sales leadership and accountability by achieving weekly and monthly goals.
• Technical expertise with the ability to communicate about technology in a meaningful and personal way.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Ability to drive on behalf of the company in compliance with company guidelines with reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance 
• Ability to travel within a designated market

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear
• The employee is generally required to stand and move around a retail environment for approx. 3-7 hours per day
• Required to lift 25 pounds with the ability to move, install, and/or setup product as needed in stores or for special events and trainings

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

BDS Connected Solutions. (“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.

BDS Connected Solutions offers a complete suite of Connected Commerce solutions that blend Advocacy, Training, Retail, Virtual, Experiential, and Digital environments to influence the modern buyer, regardless of where they are on their shopping journey. Since 1985, BDS has been inspired by innovation; as we continue to evolve as a trendsetter in today’s disruptive market, we enable our clients to do the same. Our industry-leading experts never stop working to discover, design, and deploy custom buying solutions that empower brands to achieve and exceed their unique sales goals. BDS is headquartered in Irvine, California with a regional office in New York City, New York. Visit us at www.BDSsolutions.com for more information.