RETAIL BRAND ADVOCATE - FT

Product Connections - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Retail Brand Advocate is responsible for merchandising products at retail locations while fostering relationships with store personnel. This role focuses on driving sales for a well-known technology brand by effectively communicating product information and initiatives to store employees and managers. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, adaptable, and possess strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a well-known technology brand in retail locations to achieve the goals of our client, working closely with store employees to build partnerships and educate them about the brand.
• Maintain working knowledge of all client products to be a subject matter expert.
• Merchandise and stock gift cards and products on specified fixtures and planograms.
• Correct in-store merchandising issues as needed, including display, fixture, product placement, and pricing.
• Replace graphic signage on fixtures.
• Clean dedicated fixtures and displays.
• Accurately complete store visit reports, paperwork, and ongoing personal training in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines.
• Route and manage schedule independently, ensuring territory visits (50 - 70 locations) are covered efficiently and per expectations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a business plan for your designated territory, driving measurable results for stores.
• Quickly adapt to existing processes and learn new technological advances.

Requirements

• 1-year retail merchandising experience
• Advanced understanding of technology preferred
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Own vehicle with insurance
• Ability to store and transport supplies and point of purchase materials needed to complete job responsibilities
• Available to complete online and in-person training as needed
• Must have access to a computer and printer with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word; working knowledge with CRM's is a plus
• Ability to pass background and drug screen
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement for personal car use
• Travel expenses reimbursed for overnight travel