Brand Advocate

Company: LMS - Lawrence Merchandising Services
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Retail Brand Advocate (Full-time)
Summary:
The retail full-time Brand Advocate will effectively and efficiently merchandise product at store level while building relationships with key store personnel. This associate communicates key initiatives and information to store employees and managers regarding new product launches and existing product lines. Primary responsibility is to drive sales for our client. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, a tenacious troubleshooter and adaptable.

Requirements:

• 1-year retail merchandising experience
• Advanced understanding of technology (smart phones, audio headphones, tablets, and Wi-Fi connectivity)
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Own vehicle with insurance (paid travel time and mileage reimbursement for personal car use)
• Ability to store and transport supplies and point of purchase materials needed to complete job responsibilities
• Available to complete on-line and in-person training as needed
• Monday - Friday work schedule, 8am to 5pm (evenings are required periodically; (special events may require before store opening visits, weekends and holidays may be needed but are rare).
• Overnight travel is required (travel expenses reimbursed) and may include air travel
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word; working knowledge with CRM's is a plus
• Personal credit card for travel reimbursement
• Regularly lift up to 25 pounds, stand, stoop, bend, kneel for duration of shifts
• Ability to pass background and drug screen
• High School Diploma or equivalent
  Job Duties:
  • Support a well-known technology brand in retail locations to achieve the goals of our client - working closely with store employees to build partnerships, educating and inspiring them about the brand
  • Maintain working knowledge of all client products in order to be a subject matter expert
  • Correct in-store merchandising issues as needed (display, fixture, product placement, pricing)
  • Maintaining demo units and displays
  • Replacing graphic signage on fixtures and demo displays
  • Cleaning dedicated fixtures and demo displays
  • Accurately completing store visit reports, paperwork, and on-going personal training in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines
  • Route and manage schedule independently, ensuring territory (- 50 - 70 locations) visits are covered efficiently and per expectations
  • Develop, implement and maintain a business plan for the designated territory, driving measurable results for stores
  • Quickly adapt to existing processes and learn new technological advances
  • Ability to download and install software updates as well as job-specific apps and tools #IND123

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