LG Electronics Home Appliance / MS Social & Brand Expert

MarketSourceMesa, AZ, USA

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LG Home Appliances Area Sales Manager

LG Electronics / MarketSource is a premier provider of integrated sales and marketing solutions to Fortune 500 companies. We offer a dynamic entrepreneurial environment that fosters creativity and provides unlimited opportunities for personal and professional growth.

LG Electronics / MarketSource is currently searching for a Territory Account Representative to partner with our client’s retail program. The LG Area Sales Manager connects the physical and digital environments where consumers explore, learn, and shop for appliance. Not only will the LG Area Sales Manager work with retail partners to manage the local relationships, drive awareness, implement initiatives, collect and communicate market intelligence and increase sell-out across the territory, they will also engage directly with consumers through various ways, including Social Media.

Responsibilities / Duties :

Store Support (In-Person and Virtual)
Train, educate, and motivate appropriate store personnel on product features, customer benefits and overall value proposition
Influence District and Store leaders to support share increase and sell-out strategies within their assigned territory locations
Execute action plans at territory and store levels with focus on driving increased sales, market share, store mind share and sell-out performance
Develop and maintain strong relationships with client field leadership and retailer field leadership and associates within assigned territory
Ensure sales, market and competitive information are recorded and submitted after each retailer visit through The MarketSource Reporting Tool
Connect with local retail partner stores, field and district management to identify regional training opportunities. Deliver associate training within assigned territory
Support strategic initiatives and marketing programs
Meet or exceed brand visual presence objectives by maintaining the physical presentation of display models in assigned retail locations.
Ensure all signage or point of purchase materials are in place and the product is properly priced
Driving to retail stores on a daily / weekly basis to ensure that areas are properly displayed, maintained and merchandised, and are neat, clean and in working / demo order.
Respond to retailer issues and concerns in a timely manner
General
Consistent follow-up ensuring goals are achieved or actions plans are formulated as opportunities arise
Collect and communicate market intelligence, best practices, customer feedback and market competition in assigned geography and vertical
Provide internal and external customers with exceptional service
Understand unique characteristics of assigned industry and competitive challenges
Must Obtain and Maintain highest level of LG Training Certification

Education and Work Experience :

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing and / or 4+ years in retail sales or retail sales management experience required

3+ Years retail home appliance, home electronics, or home technology experience mandatory

Demonstrated track record of territory account sales

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Conduct “demonstrateable” skills for on camera education and selling of products to Retail Associates or End-Users directly

Be able to quickly communicate benefits / LG story

Good financial analysis / analytical skills

Strong relationship building skills and flexible style

Proactive, high energy, self-motivated, an entrepreneurial “can do” attitude

Demonstrated successful history of influencing without authority

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Must be able to multi-task and respond to a variety of situations

Strong organizational skills

Demonstrated creative problem solving abilities

Comfortable / Experience in running video chat equipment

Additional Job Requirements :

Need adequate space in home to set up Virtual office

Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, standing and moving items

Requires the ability to move around the store, assist customers and maneuver merchandise when necessary

Performs additional duties as assigned

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds independently

Ability to travel up to 75% in market with some limited overnight travel and / or airline travel required

Reliable transportation, auto liability insurance and clean driving record requiredMarketSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Electronic Appliance • Mesa, AZ, USA