Regional Sales Representative

Husqvarna Group•Charlotte, NC

5d•$57,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The RSR is part of the retail sales team and adds value for Husqvarna and its retailers/dealers by providing in-store support to include but not limited to: merchandising, product setup, marketing initiatives, sales training, new store setups, customer events, trade shows, and field level escalations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2+ years of experience in a customer service, customer-facing role preferred.
Live in a location within the assigned territory determined by the organization.
Must meet DOT requirements.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop high quality working relationships both internally and externally.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as the ability to learn and master other in-house programs that track sales and customer relations.
CRM data management experience preferred.
Ability to work extended hours as required and travel extensively as required (some locations up to 4 nights per week) with possible weekends during peak spring events.
Able and willing to lift 40-50 lbs up to 5 days per week to set up displays for trade shows and customer marketing events.
Prior experience in industries that have shown dramatic growth and volume in sales, such as appliance, agricultural equipment, power tool, electronics, consumer durables, construction equipment, and/or power sports businesses preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide store level support for sales programs, merchandising, and marketing initiatives by building displays, setting up product, displaying point of purchase material, and cleaning equipment
Submit store call report templates as dictated by Director and/or Sales Managers
Develop relationships and build rapport with store managers/ associates and become the “go to” for field level escalations
Provide feedback from store associates on suggested improvements involving merchandising or modifications to store assortments
Build merchandising displays, arrange point of purchase materials, assemble product, ensure ongoing planogram compliance, ensure products/brand is presentable at all times
Monitor and report back on store inventory levels
Perform all aspects of product sales training
Demonstrate equipment and provide product application learning opportunities
Represent Husqvarna while attending and supporting events such as trade shows, open houses, customer appreciation events, etc.
Perform product demonstrations to store management, associates, and customers during special events
Assist local Territory Managers and National Account Managers with specific retail/dealer activities as required
Gather, analyze, and present solutions based on market data and competition
Implementation of tactical and strategic initiatives to develop, maintain, or grow Husqvarna’s brand position in the marketplace
Drive new orders and overall sales