Credit Sales Manager - Knoxville/Charlotte, TN

Established in 1969, Stratmar is one of the nation’s largest and most experienced retail demonstration management and field service companies in the industry.  The company has pioneered the business and has been a constant leader with innovative in-store programs designed to accelerate consumer take-out even while providing for enhanced merchandising opportunities.  Our work is part of the total process that enables an account to bring together all promotional elements to produce an increase in sales.  As a result, we provide shoppers with a higher level of involvement and satisfaction. 

 

We are looking for a Credit Sales Manager for the Knoxville market.  This position works out of a home office that can based in Knoxville or Charlotte, TN with over night travel up to 75% of the time throughout the region.

 

Benefits:

Stratmar offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, 401(k) and one month of vacation per year.  401(k) options begin on first day of employment.

 

Position Summary:

The Credit Sales Manager (CSM) will support profitable acquisitions growth of Chase credit card programs by calling on local Partner retail contacts and locations to drive awareness of credit programs. The CSM will support assigned territory by regularly visiting Circuit City retail locations to ensure that card marketing and merchandising are accurate; and to ensure the retail Partner credit program achieves the growth objectives through in-store field training programs, servicing and program execution.

 

Job Description:

·  Cultivate relationships with Partners' customer contact staff and retail managers to enhance awareness, support and promotion of the card program.

·  Coordinate program details with the store manager to execute in-store field marketing, credit promotion, and partner employee training programs.

·  Integrate credit specific training including card features and benefits into associate's on-boarding training and conduct periodic on-going training for associates and store management.

·  Disseminate key requirements and best practices for presenting and selling credit at the point of sale to associates.

·  Ensure retail employees are provided with the tools and information needed to build card program awareness among customers, and seek incremental distribution and promotion opportunities.

·  Consult with store managers on materials management, in-store program design, marketing collateral, and implementation of in-store programs.

·  Increase awareness of Partner personnel incentive programs.

·  Conduct marketing compliance audits, periodically traveling with his/her Regional Manager.

·  Monitor performance metrics to evaluate store effectiveness relative to credit targets and recommend strategies and tactics to improve performance and efficiency.

 

Education and Experience:

·  Bachelors Degree or relevant work equivalent.

·  Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a sales and training environment.

·  Experience in retail, banking or credit card experience preferred

·  Experience in training people both one-on-one and in groups important

·  Experience in putting together PowerPoint Presentations

·  Experience in consistently using MS Windows and MSExcel

 

Job Characteristics and Requirements:

·  Ability to operate independently and manage time efficiently/effectively via a home office environment

·  Ability to inspire, motivate and engage the commitment of others

·  Strong influence, negotiation and problem solving skills

·  Self-motivated

·  Sense of urgency for goal achievement

·  Effective sales/communications skills (verbal and written)

·  Strong presentation skills a must

·  Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

·  Extroverted, enthusiastic, empathetic

·  Strong commitment to driving sales results

·  Collaborative approach to working with a team

·  Computer skills necessary – Word – Excel – PowerPoint

 

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