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Parksite Retail Specialist in Boston, Massachusetts
The Retail Specialist plays a key role in the process by actively promoting brands and products considered to be the some of the best in the business. Core tasks as a Merchandiser include point-of-sale collateral development and placement, conducting in-store product knowledge sessions with dealer salespeople.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Install and maintain product displays & point of sale materials at customer locations
Act as part of a team consisting of a Territory Manager and Inside Sales Representative
Set up for product shows & contractor events
Coordinate product training - setting dates, making arrangements, etc…
Lead product demonstrations for customer sales associates
Skills & Competencies:
Ability to successfully use consultative selling – relating products to the solution of customer problems
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to multi-task
Self-starter
Listening skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Computer literacy
Ability to use power tools
Physical Requirements/Environment:
Train customers in product installation
Use power tools and handle material to construct displays at customer locations and product shows
Must be able to safely and regularly lift bulky merchandise up to 50 lbs.
Overnight travel 10%; Frequent local travel throughout territory to client locations
Experience:
1-3 year’s experience in the building product industry working with contractors, builders and dealers
Experience with the use of power tools and material construction
Prior sales experience