Whirlpool Brand Advocate

Are you looking for a great new opportunity working with a company in the exciting retail industry? If so, MarketStar Corporation has just the opportunity for you. We are looking for a Brand Advocate in Fresno to represent a major player in the appliance industry.

This position exists to support and fulfill the needs of the client in specific retail locations in and around the Fresno area. The rep would be responsible for managing and growing a positive relationship and focusing on all sales activities of products with assigned retail stores in the assigned territory.

RESPONSIBILITIES WOULD INCLUDE:
* Maintain a specific and primary focus on assisting and enhancing sales of units all store activities.
* Train retail sales reps/managers on the benefits and features of the product.
* As necessary, perform assisted sales events or other Grand Opening trainings at key retail locations, demonstrate and sell products to end-users.
*Conduct both formal (classroom style) and informal (on the sales floor) trainings. Training will include, but will not be limited to: product info, competitive selling skills, consultative selling, feature/benefit selling, etc.
* Ensure that POP materials are properly displayed and in good working condition.
* Collect and report visit data/competitive data in electronic call reports.
* Manage their territory - training/sales calls, assisted selling hours, set special event schedules, etc.
* Travel within designated territory as required.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* College degree required
* Excellent sales, presentation and communication skills.
* Must have previous retail selling experience (Appliance selling experience preferred).
* Sound time management and organizational skills.
* Must be highly reliable and pay attention to detail.
* Strong computer skills (database, MS Office, etc.)
* Must have reliable transportation.
* Must reside in a centrally located area with respect to the assigned territory.
* Must be willing to work weekends as needed.
* Travel required



A Reference/Background Check will be performed as part of the overall evaluation of the candidates' qualifications for this position, which will include, among other things, a criminal history check. Further, any offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the results of this reference/ background check. Any offer of employment for this position is also contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening test.
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