The Role
We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Brand Ambassador to visit retail stores across a designated territory on behalf of several leading brands to complete new product launch & display installations, merchandising and promotional material placement. If you have strong communication skills, the confidence to build relationships with in-stores and have a natural ability to communicate with people at all levels, we want to hear from you! The successful candidate will work 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and earn £27,840 per annum plus £500 pcm Car Allowance or Company Car. Please note that travel off area may be required.
The Requirements
* Experience of working within retail environments or managing a territory across multiple locations is beneficial but not essential
* Excellent organisational skills – the ability to manage multiple objectives working across different projects at the same time, efficiently
* An acute eye for detail – you will be required to read store planograms and to interpret data to provide insight and feedback following work undertaken in store
* Ability to apply broad thinking, assessing in store opportunities to drive improvements against target driven KPIs
* Highly effective verbal communicator – a proven track record of building relationships and communicating at multiple levels
* I.T. literacy and understanding of consumer technology – training will be provided but you should be comfortable with using technology
* Full driving licence
Role responsibilities
* Building positive relationships in retailers with key contacts to achieve SIG’s client objectives and influence store sales performance
* Effectively communicate with store staff to clearly define visit objectives and review changes and future action plans
* Ensure client products are displayed and merchandised according to agreed planograms
* Work with stores to identify and fix stock availability issues
* Ensure all Point of Purchase items are effectively displayed to maximise end user and consumer brand awareness to increase sales
* You will be required to store a small amount of stock & equipment at home for work use
* Ability to adapt to change and react to short term activity objectives, delivering results positively and proactively
* Work to KPI’s, set by SIG clients, working to increase performance of both personal and team goals
* Attend National team meetings and local field accompaniments as necessary
What we offer in return
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Additional holiday for long service
* Buy/Sell Holiday
* Life assurance 4x your annual salary
* Employee assistance program including free and confidential 24/7 GP services
* Monthly Wellbeing Allowance
* Electric Car Scheme
* Flexible working
* Training opportunities for personal development through Smart Learn
* Paid volunteering days
* Quarterly events to celebrate success