Brand Influencer

BDS Marketing • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Brand Influencer role at BDS Connected Solutions is a part-time position focused on representing innovative consumer electronic brands in retail environments. The primary purpose of this role is to educate consumers, boost sales, and build strong relationships with retail staff. Brand Influencers will engage in proactive in-store demonstrations, provide training to retail associates, and report on sales activities, all while working flexible schedules that include weekends.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Background in consumer electronics, the retail environment, and/or field/experiential marketing.
• Proven experience in sales, demos, and/or customer service, preferably in a retail or experiential setting.
• Interest in technology and the ability to quickly learn new products and features.
• Self-starter with a strong commitment to driving results and achievement.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, outgoing, and comfortable in a competitive, consumer-facing environment.
• High level of initiative with a continued drive to learn.
• Strong sales negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Professional demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Availability to work Saturdays and Sundays and complete virtual/online training during the week.
• Access to either a personal iPhone or Android smartphone for on-site reporting.

Responsibilities

• Increase consumer sales and brand awareness through proactive in-store engagement and demonstrations of our clients' innovative products.
• Achieve KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) and strive to consistently meet sales goals and program objectives.
• Convert product benefits to sales; fully understand the features and benefits of our client's product(s) to effectively share that knowledge with consumers.
• Display a professional and positive demeanor while representing BDS and our Client(s); build lasting partnerships and relationships with store personnel.
• Engage and educate retail sales associates while creating excitement to increase the rate of recommendation of our client's product(s).
• Utilize a personal smartphone device to gather, summarize, and report daily on field and channel feedback and activities, as well as inform the BDS team of competitive insights.
• Periodically coordinate and execute special awareness and sales events in-store as needed.
• Complete 4+ hours of virtual/online BDS and product training prior to activating in-store.

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED