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Senior Brand Advocate | MarketStar Corporation | Los Angeles, CA MarketStar's Mobile Audio program currently has opportunities available in the Los Angeles/Orange County market for a Sr. Brand Advocate who will be responsible to manage and grow positive relationships and focus on all sales and training activities of client products within assigned locations in the territory. Assumes responsibility for managing an assigned territory and achieving goals set forth by client and MarketStar management. Provides execution of client merchandising objectives at the retail outlet level. Educates and trains store personnel on client products and programs; provides assisted selling to end users where appropriate. Responsible for delivering and presenting the client's products and features in conformance with established ethical business practices guidelines. Trains small and large groups as necessary. Builds productive relationships with assigned store personnel. Provides timely and effective communication with store management. Accurately completes reporting functions in a timely manner. Reviews store business plan and adjusts to store and product needs. Identifies activities or promotions required to increase sales. Mentors newly hired Brand Advocates. In addition to the duties above, the Sr. Brand Advocate will be responsible for overseeing specific program details such as reporting, expenses, client communication, and payroll. Training - Train sales associates and managers on the features and benefits of client's products. Training would be conducted in both formal and informal settings. Sales - Track sales success and inhibitors in assigned locations. Coordinate sales plans and gain commitments for training, assisted-selling and special events to increase client sell through. Data Capture - Collect and report visit data as well as competitive data in electronic call reports. Territory Management - Prioritize and coordinate store visits. Work with managers and owners to coordinate all aspects of the client's in-store presence and sales success. Account Management - Review and approve timesheets and expense vouchers. Work with Business Intelligence group to review and distribute intelligence and activity reports. Communicate tactics and strategy with team and with client contacts via regular conference calls. Regular communication with program director. Education/Certification College degree preferred Experience Required At least three years of experience selling and/or installing mobile audio in the Consumer Electronic Retail Channel Previous personnel management experience in the retail channel required Previous experience managing a mobile audio sales/installation operation highly preferred MECP certification desired Bilingual - Spanish required Knowledge/Skills Strong presentation and training skills Strong computer skills (e.g. MS Office)Must have reliable transportation Must reside in a centrally-located area within the assigned territory Must be willing to work weekends, as needed MarketStar does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where MarketStar does business. To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar: http://marketstar.contacthr.com/13956657 |