What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Sales Representative (Entry Level) position at Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc.?
Territory Location: OR, WA, ID
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.
What You Need to Know:
• 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
- Drive New Orders
• 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
What We Are Looking For:
• 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.
Last date to apply:
We are continuously accepting applications
