Sales Specialist - LA, Bastrop - WM

Mosaic is an industry leader and rapidly growing national field marketing company specializing in developing and executing national merchandising, sales, training and promotional services for Fortune 500 companies. Mosaic is not about standing out from a crowd - we are about leading it! To learn more about Mosaic, visit our website at: www.mosaic.com   Mosaic, one of the industry's leading national field marketing company, is currently seeking a part-time Sales Specialist to impact sales on behalf of our client, one of the industry leaders in imaging technology.  In the role of Sales Specialist, you will work EVERY weekend and will be responsible for building good relationships with store management and associates, as well as educating store personnel and consumers on the features and benefits of our client’s imaging product (a well known brand).  Along with product education and demonstration, this primarily part-time "assisted sales" position with merchandising duties, ensures that all client displays are well stocked and visually appealing.  The Sales Specialist will be responsible for accomplishing these tasks in multiple retail locations within a specific territory. Essential Responsibilities:   -  Visit each store in territory based on frequency defined for the retailer -  Educate store personnel on the features & benefits of our client's brand and product line -  Conduct informal and formal training's at the retail level as needed -  Build relationships with all levels of store sales associates and store management -  Maintain demonstration units -  Provide Sales & Product Demonstrations to customers -  Incorporate "assisted selling" techniques to drive product sales -  Work with store management to ensure the sales floor & displays are properly stocked and merchandised  -  Maintain current point of sale materials -  Complete timely & accurate daily on-line reports   Work Schedule:   -  *Hours will vary on a monthly basis depending on territory (anywhere from 8 - 25 hours weekly).   -  EVERY weekend is a requirement of this position, however in addition, depending on the territory some weekdays (Wed., Thurs. & Fri.) may also be required.   - Weekend hours include demonstration and assisted sales visits during busy peak store hours.   - Wednesday through Friday hours for territories where weekday hours are required include demo, training, merchandising, reset, troubleshooting, mindshare, etc. (Must be available to work flexible hours between 9AM & 7PM).        *Important notes:    -  Schedules will vary based on assigned store and territory.  -  Depending on assigned stores, some territories may not require weekday visits. -  Increased hours/additional shifts may occur due to program needs/peak selling seasons   -  Available to work a varied, approximate 8 - 25 hour weekly schedule as outlined above -  Merchandising / sales experience in multiple retail locations preferred -  Exhibit an energetic and enthusiastic attitude -  Tremendous interpersonal communications skills - must be a "people person" -  Ability to learn and master consumer electronic and technical information  -  Comfortable educating & sharing product feature and benefit information with customers & retail associates  -  Background/experience with consumer electronics and technology preferred -  Computer literate and savvy with PC -  Communicate effectively in both face-to-face and group presentations and demonstrations -  Able to embrace and implement new initiatives and directives in a timely fashion -  Professional appearance -  Detail-oriented -  Independent and self-motivated -  Bi-lingual - English/Spanish preferred but not required  Technical Requirements:   -  Must have 24-hour daily access to an IBM compatible computer with an operating system of Windows 2000 or newer, along with Internet connectivity, a printer, email, and Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or newer) -  Digital imaging/photography experience a plus - Ability to learn / use a handheld device - company will provide   Auto Insurance Requirements:   All employees that are required to use their personal vehicle for business purposes are required to provide Mosaic with evidence of insurance and agree in writing to keep this insurance current throughout employment.  Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to operate a computer using both hands; stand and /or walk for up to 8 hours in retail environment; sit; reach with hands and arms; read, talk and hear; count and perform basic mathematic functions; sort, organize, and assemble things according to written instructions; regular lifting up to 25 lbs. to move stock or displays from the stock room to selling floor.   About Our Company:   Mosaic provides people, technology, and analytics to support the sales and marketing of world-class brands that you know and use every day.  Our clients are fortune 500 companies with high expectations and forward-thinking philosophies.  Together as a TEAM we deliver for them every day.  Recognized as the THIRD FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANY in the Dallas Metroplex by the Dallas 100 in 2005 and voted “ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK” in 2006 by Dallas Business Journal readers, Mosaic is not about standing out from a crowd - we are about leading it!  To learn more about us, visit our website at mosaic.com.   Mosaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer You may be required to complete a pre-employment background check, drug test, and employment verification.    DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Mosaic reserves the right to modify all or part of any job descriptions at its discretion in order to meet and or exceed the needs of the business.  Company: Mosaic Location: Monroe, LA 71201 Status: Part Time, Employee Job Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Career Level: Entry Level Company: Mosaic Reference Code: TLY57139