Brand Ambassador - Sunbrella

Glen Raven • Boston, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sunbrella, a brand of Glen Raven, Inc. is recruiting for a Sunbrella Brand
Ambassador. This field-based role will represent our flagship Sunbrella® brand
and build constructive relationships with partners in an assigned territory.
This individual will identify existing and prospective retail and
end-user-focused partners for Sunbrella fabrics and products, including
furniture stores, design studios, marine & shade fabricators, and others, and
educate them on the breadth of offering and benefits of using Sunbrella fabrics
and selling “Sunbrella products”.

Their overall objective is to encourage partners’ increased use of Sunbrella
fabrics in products they sell or specify (such as sofas, chairs, window
treatments, awnings, bimini tops, etc.) and/or sell Sunbrella-branded finished
products (such as throws and cleaning solutions). Through regular interactions,
these individuals will ensure retail and other partner associates understand the
benefits of Sunbrella®, have the materials they need to sell on our behalf, and
feel supported by the broader Sunbrella team. They also will serve as ‘eyes and
ears’ in the market and identify competitive threats and growth
opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field or equivalent education and related training
• Up to 2 years in field sales or similar role

Responsibilities

• Represent Sunbrella® brand to current and potential partners in assigned territory. Partners could include a variety of business types, including furniture stores (outdoor/patio and indoor), design studios, marine fabricators, awning shops, and others that influence end-user purchases in relevant categories.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Sunbrella brand, products and offerings.
• Meet regularly with current and potential new partners and develop ongoing relationships. Educate associates and advocate for increased Sunbrella use and/or recommendations.
• Improve & increase the presence of Sunbrella at partner locations, including POP materials, influencing product placements, etc. Ensure locations have up-to-date Sunbrella selling materials, such as sample tools, brochures, signage, etc.
• Conduct product demonstrations and educate audiences at trade shows, customer locations, and other events.
• Resolve customer complaints and opportunities by investigating problems, developing solutions, and making recommendations to management.
• Develop call reports and other reports as requested by their manager.
• Understand the competition and provide summarized insights and recommendations to the broader Sunbrella team.
• Requires driving to partner sites and other locations for meetings and events, and frequent overnight stays (anticipated at least 50%) to maximize number of meetings per day/week.

Benefits

• Benefits – Your total well-being is important. In addition to competitive health coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, vision, dental and plan choices, we also offer telehealth visits or on-site health clinics at many locations. We also have a comprehensive wellness program that includes wellness events, health education, and mental health resources. We offer competitive PTO and holiday schedules to allow for personal time.
• Future Financial security – No matter where you are in your career, at some point, everyone winds down. We’ll help you make it happen when you’re ready to retire. We offer both a company funded pension and matching 401(k) – our investment in you and your complete future.
• Perks – From on-site fitness centers or discounted gym memberships to catered associate events, many perks come with the job. We celebrate and reward you for hard work any chance we can.
• Inclusion – We have teams of problem solvers with diverse voices. Every day, we get after it to innovate and find solutions for a better tomorrow – at home and around the world.
• Fair pay – Direct compensation that is fair and competitive with the market. Your success is our success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level