Sales Representative

Geography to be covered: Minnesota, North & South Dakota

Candidate must reside within this territory.

Sales Representative (Entry level)

Position/Job Description:

This is an entry level position that requires extended travel. The RSR is part of the retail sales team and adds value for Husqvarna and its retailers/dealers by providing in-store support to include but not limited to: merchandising, product setup, marketing initiatives, sales training, new store setups, customer events, trade shows, and field level escalations.

What You Need to Know:

• Provide store level support for sales programs, merchandising, and marketing initiatives by building displays, setting up product, displaying point of purchase material, and cleaning equipment

• Submit store call report templates as dictated by Director and/or Sales Managers

• Develop relationships and build rapport with store managers/ associates and become the "go to" for field level escalations

• Provide feedback from store associates on suggested improvements involving merchandising or modifications to store assortments

• Build merchandising displays, arrange point of purchase materials, assemble product, ensure ongoing planogram compliance, ensure products/brand is presentable at all times

• Monitor and report back on store inventory levels

• Perform all aspects of product sales training

• Demonstrate equipment and provide product application learning opportunities

• Represent Husqvarna while attending and supporting events such as trade shows, open houses, customer appreciation events, etc.

• Perform product demonstrations to store management, associates, and customers during special events

• Assist local Territory Managers and National Account Managers with specific retail/dealer activities as required

• Gather, analyze, and present solutions based on market data and competition

• Implementation of tactical and strategic initiatives to develop, maintain, or grow Husqvarna's brand position in the marketplace

What We Are Looking For:

• Associate's degree or relevant experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• 1-2 years of experience in a customer service, customer-facing role preferred.

• Live in a location within the assigned territory determined by the organization.

• Must meet DOT requirements.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop high quality working relationships both internally and externally.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as the ability to learn and master other in-house programs that track sales and customer relations.

• CRM data management experience preferred.

• Ability to work extended hours as required and travel extensively as required (some locations up to 4 nights per week) with possible weekends during peak spring events.

• Able and willing to lift 40-50 lbs up to 5 days per week to set up displays for trade shows and customer marketing events.

• Prior experience in industries that have shown dramatic growth and volume in sales, such as appliance, agricultural equipment, power tool, electronics, consumer durables, construction equipment, and/or power sports businesses preferred.

Husqvarna provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Last date to apply:

We are continuously accepting applications