IMMEDIATE HIRE Retail sales brand merchandiser

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company founded in 1908, and for over 100 years we have been working with retailers and manufactures to increase product sales by employing more than 30,000 associates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. We are headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Direct Sales Representative role is responsible for execution of the

strategic plan for the client’s brands within a defined geography. The

position is responsible for overall promotion of the brand including its

continued development, management and sales. This role is dedicated to

providing excellent customer service and developing a professional

working relationship with store management, associates and other

merchandising companies to effectively meet company and client

objectives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual

must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,

and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education: Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.

Experience: Retail sales and/or customer service experience preferred.

Specific

Skills: Computer literate and familiar with computer programs,

including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office products. Ability to

implement retail schematics and merchandising materials as assigned.

Working

Conditions: Retail store environment with some travel. Some projects

may include early mornings (i.e. 4-5am), overnight travel, weekends or

nights and holidays.

Responsibilities

Influence local and regional decision makers at assigned client locations in an effort to influence local and regional sales and buying strategies.; Develop and communicate the client’s vision for the category into an action plan for each store that benefits both the client and the customer.; Leverage and engage the necessary resources to execute the action plan in order to grow volume through incremental retail activities.; Be actively engaged at the store level in order to identify issues that could impact execution, and proactively recommend solutions to close gaps &/or capitalize on opportunities.; Partners with store management to sell and ensure appropriate inventory levels for sales activity.; Schedules and executes assignments to meet objectives.; Accurately reports all completed assignments via the appropriate designated systems on the day the work is performed.; Communicates effectively with store personnel regarding assignments, sales activities, promotions, and client/sales plan objectives.; Completes required training and certification programs.; Daily utilization of CROSSMARK’S communication tools for the purpose of accurately planning, reporting, and reviewing work.; Participation in team and client projects.; Adheres to company policies, procedures, and position responsibilities.; Significant time in a vehicle may be required.; You must have access to reliable transportation, and must be able and willing to transport required materials to perform the duties of the job.

Requirements

Physical Demands:; Stand; Walk; Use hands and fingers to handle or feel; Reach with hands and arms (including reaching overhead); Talk and hear; Visual ability to read plan-o-grams and other materials to perform duties; Stoop; Kneel; Crouch; Climb; Balance; Regularly lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 60 pounds from the floor to waist or chest high