Retail Sales Manager - Portland / 08-2325

Position Description:

Retail Sales ManagerAt Clearwire, our employees are known as Partners, as we believe it better represents our core values and the mutual commitment, dedication and passion we all share for making Clearwire a great company. Clearwire partners play a valuable, integral role in building a company that is fundamentally different – a company focused on delivering innovative products that are changing people’s lives. As a Retail Sales Manager with Clearwire you will be responsible for managing and motivating a team of retail account executives to sell Internet service as astounding as the Internet itself. You will have full accountability for the success of the retail store and kiosk locations within your assigned territory. This position will require you to spend the majority of your time in the field developing relationships with your partners thru regular sales meetings, recognition events and ongoing training opportunities. Success in this position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced ambiguous environment, experience building a retail sales strategy, and a passion for recruiting, coaching and developing sales professionals. Tools for Success:• Laptop provided and cell phone allowance offered• Sales Force Automation tool• Administrative support• Extensive marketing collateral• Local Customer Care • Intensive, fully paid, sales training curriculum Benefits at Clearwire are extensive and include:• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance – beginning the first day of the month following your first 30 days of employment• 10 Vacation days and 5 Sick days your first year, plus 6 paid holidays and up to 4 floating holidays • Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts • 401(k) Compensation:• Base salary guaranteed • Unlimited commissions • Incentive Trips and Recognition Programs • An intensive, fully paid, sales training curriculum • Commission and contest money available Our partners have a strong work ethic and results-orientation, believe in and support our core values, and reflect the diverse business environments in which we operate. We value the contribution of our partners, reward their achievements, and promote from within.Job Responsibilities: • Provide daily direction, sales training and guidance to sales team members in a multi-location retail environment. • Meet or exceed monthly sales targets.• Build and maintain a winning team of consistent overachievers.• Lead regular sales team meetings.• Responsible for inventory associated with the sales process.• Accountable for all Clearwire policies and procedures associated with Retail Sales.• Provide individual coaching and developmental training for sales reps.• Manage individual sales rep daily activity, including:o Sales presentationso Closing skillso Knowledge of competitiono Customer contactso After sales follow upo Outbound/Inbound Telemarketing• Create and manage daily/weekly/monthly sales activity reports.• Manage and motivate team to capture sales opportunities through community events, retail partnerships, support of B2E activities.• Establish strong relationships in local community.• Partner with Clearwire’s Field marketing to develop programs to increase store sales at the market level.• Provide customer service for walk-in customer issues after customer care hours.Minimum Qualifications:• 3+ years successful experience in a retail sales environment. Ideal experience managing a multiple retail location environment.• 2+ years of successful experience managing a highly dynamic, aggressive sales team in a retail environment• Track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets• Exceptional leader with passion and dedication for mentoring and coaching sales reps to success• Out of the box thinking• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, constantly changing entrepreneurial environment• Effective leadership skills• Outstanding communication skills• Knowledge of wireless, data communications, voice and telecommunications technology a plus• Must have valid state drivers license • BS/BA degree or equivalent experience preferred • Able to work retail hours of operation including evenings, weekends and some holidays.