Entry Level Sales Associate (Retail Divison)

The Job Window, an interactive candidate resource that specializes in connecting up and coming talent to entry level opportunities all across North America, is excited to announce that one of its premiere promotional & experimental marketing clients is looking for an Entry Level Sales Associate to join their on-site retail sales team!

As a leader in experimental marketing, our client specializes in creating and implementing customized on-site marketing strategies for a large portfolio of clients. By using a personalized approach to brand recognition, our client is able to connect brands directly with consumers through merchandising, sales, sampling, promotions and special events within major retail locations across the globe!

In this entry level role, the Sales Associate will use their award winning personality to promote consumer brand awareness at on-site retail events by thoroughly explaining the benefits of each product/service featured. The Sales Associate will also facilitate sales resulting from successful consumer to brand connections made at each on-site event.

Responsibilities:

• Impact sales results by supporting and executing on-site marketing and segment activities
• Interact with consumers on-site to fully explain product/service benefits of featured brands and create hype around products/services being featured
• Use creative advertising and marketing techniques and strategies to develop interest in the products/services
• Maintain production at on-site events, setup work stations and make sure event area is presentable and visually appealing to best attract consumers
• Perform on-site demonstrations of product/services being featured
• Answer all consumer inquiries regarding product/service performance, pricing, etc.
• Develop relationships with consumers, clients and admin staff at each on-site event to ensure repeat business

The ideal candidate will successfully progress from this entry level opening into an advanced management training program designed to prepare team members for a management role in one of the many aspects of promotional & experimental marketing including but not limited to:

• Brand marketing
• Advertising
• Client relations
• Sales management
• Public relations
• Merchandising

Requirements:

• College degree in sales, marketing, advertising or similar field preferred (new graduates are welcome to apply)
• 1-2 years of experience in a sales, marketing, event or retail related setting is an asset. Internship experience and previous entry level experience will as be considered as working experience.
• Outstanding written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Ability to work some nights and weekends for events and promotions
• Excellent time management skills and ability to adhere to a schedule
• Enthusiastic about providing best possible customer service for clients and consumers
• Positive attitude & eagerness to learn
• Must have access to a vehicle. Travel to on-site events will be a role requirement. All travel is reimbursed.

If you feel like you were born to grab the attention of a room and you get excited thinking about closing a sale our client would love to hear from you!