Wireless Product Specialist - Retail

Market Development Managers – Wireless Retail

Is it impossible for you to comprehend life without a cell phone? Do you find yourself showing your friends and family all the cool features of their wireless device? If so, please take a minute to consider a Market Development Manager (MDM) position with bds mktg where you can apply this passion and knowledge in a challenging and lucrative environment.

bds mktg is a retail marketing agency driven by the power of our people. From designing customer experiences to hands-on in-store execution, bds lives for your brand’s dominance. We activate national and private label brands, empower sales associates and optimize retail sales floors. Our client list includes well-known consumer product companies such as Canon, Jaguar Land Rover, Puma, Samsung, Sony, Sirius Satellite Radio and Time Warner Cable.

We are looking for Market Development Managers (MDMs) to lead the charge of an exciting new program for one of our best and most established clients. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive base salary, quarterly bonus potential, and a full benefits package.



General Duties and Responsibilities:Be the Brand Champion and Product Evangelist – Create excitement and build loyalty and creditability with retail sales associates around our client’s product line Establish and build retailer relationships on behalf of our clientProvide high-level product sales training on features, competitive advantages and functions, with the goal of increasing the retail sales associates’ rate of recommendationConduct in–store retail sales associate trainings, associate and consumer demonstrations, and attend special events. Engage customers during high traffic times at select demo day events to drive sales of our client’s productsMystery shop to obtain retail/carrier associate and manage phone recommendations, product knowledge assessment, comments and concerns as well as consumer relations and in-store observations of our client and the competition Gather and report in-market and out-of-market intelligence with regards to the program and marketing environmentEnsure merchandising compliance and increased presence in-store. Monitor POP / POS to ensure it is current and placed according to plan

Requirements:Established Retail, Marketing or Agency experience - field representative experience helpful, but not mandatoryExperienced in the areas of training and communicationsExcellent presentation and communication skillsThe ability to escalate issues proactivelyPrevious wireless backgroundProficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point applicationsAbility to travel within the assigned 45 mile territory (mileage reimbursement will be provided)College degree in communications, marketing, or training & development

This opportunity will be managed by Novotus. If this position seems like a good fit for you, simply apply through our online process and a Novotus Representative will be in touch with you soon with the next steps.

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