De'Longhi/Nutribullet Small Kitchen Appliance Demo Specialist

De'Longhi/Nutribullet Small Kitchen Appliance Demo Specialist

Are you a kitchen gadget enthusiast and have a passion for communicating with others? We are looking for a dynamic individual who is dedicated to driving and achieving results by supporting our client, De'Longhi, the #1 global brand in coffee, comfort, and kitchen products! You will be an extension of the brand and sales team, representing not only De'Longhi, but their other well-known brands such as Nutribullet and Braun kitchen appliances. You will personify each brand's mission statement and spread excitement that will resonate with both consumers and in-store retail staff.

This is a flexible ongoing position working 18-23 hours a week including drive time. This role is a combination of training, light merchandising and demonstrations with regular in-market travel for store visits (up to a 40-mile radius) and special events.

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What We Offer

• $23-$25/hour pay rate
• Weekly pay
• Monthly bonus potential based on program KPI attainment
• Early wage access get paid when you need it
• Paid training
• Paid mileage and drive time
• Employee assistance plan
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Referral bonus
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees

What You'll Do

• Build brand loyalty and creditability with in-store retail sales associates
• Engage customers during high-traffic times at select demo day events to drive sales
• Travel within assigned market to visit all stores in the territory according to the designated frequency
• Facilitate informal, formal, and large-scale trainings to retail associates and managers
• Attend and assist with out-of-market trainings and events
• Report intelligence regarding the program and marketing environment strategically for each tactic
• Provide merchandising services to deliver POS, collateral, and products to carrier locations along with compliance verification and competitive details
• Gather in-market and out-of-market intelligence
• Maintain product displays and product functionality while in-store
• Respond to supervisor requests and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Other tasks as requested by supervisor

What You'll Bring

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• College degree in communications, marketing, training & development, or other relevant field preferred but not required
• 1+ years of Retail, Marketing, or Agency experience; field representative experience is helpful, but not mandatory
• 1+ years of experience in training and communications

Skills and Attributes:

• Must obtain ServSafe certification before starting this position
• Previous experience in a field sales/retail environment
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point applications
• Ability to travel with in assigned territory and approved out-of-scope assignments as needed
• Ability to drive on behalf of the company in compliance with company guidelines with reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Regularly sit, stand, walk, bend over, grasp, talk and/or hear, and drive
• Occasionally carrying and lifting office supplies up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally travel via flight or other modes of transportation
• Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation

Additional Information

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

BDS Connected Solutions. ("BDS") is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. BDS is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. BDS is an at-will employer.