De'Longhi/Nutribullet Small Kitchen Appliance Demo Specialist

About the role

Are you a kitchen gadget enthusiast and have a passion for communicating with others? We are looking for a dynamic individual who is dedicated to driving and achieving results by supporting our client, De'Longhi, the #1 global brand in coffee, comfort, and kitchen products! You will be an extension of the brand and sales team, representing not only De'Longhi, but their other well-known brands such as Nutribullet and Braun kitchen appliances. You will personify each brand's mission statement and spread excitement that will resonate with both consumers and in-store retail staff.

This is a flexible ongoing position working 18-23 hours a week including drive time. This role is a combination of training, light merchandising and demonstrations with regular in-market travel for store visits (up to a 40-mile radius) and special events.

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What We Offer

• $23-$25/hour pay rate
• Weekly pay
• Monthly bonus potential based on program KPI attainment
• Early wage access - get paid when you need it
• Paid training
• Paid mileage and drive time
• Employee assistance plan
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Referral bonus
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees

What You'll Do

• Build brand loyalty and creditability with in-store retail sales associates
• Engage customers during high-traffic times at select demo day events to drive sales
• Travel within assigned market to visit all stores in the territory according to the designated frequency
• Facilitate informal, formal, and large-scale trainings to retail associates and managers
• Attend and assist with out-of-market trainings and events
• Report intelligence regarding the program and marketing environment strategically for each tactic
• Provide merchandising services to deliver POS, collateral, and products to carrier locations along with compliance verification and competitive details
• Gather in-market and out-of-market intelligence
• Maintain product displays and product functionality while in-store
• Respond to supervisor requests and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Other tasks as requested by supervisor

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• College degree in communications, marketing, training & development, or other relevant field preferred but not required
• 1+ years of Retail, Marketing, or Agency experience; field representative experience is helpful, but not mandatory
• 1+ years of experience in training and communications

Skills and Attributes

• Must obtain ServSafe certification before starting this position
• Previous experience in a field sales/retail environment
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point applications
• Ability to travel with in assigned territory and approved out-of-scope assignments as needed
• Ability to drive on behalf of the company in compliance with company guidelines with reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance

Physical Requirements

• Regularly sit, stand, walk, bend over, grasp, talk and/or hear, and drive
• Occasionally carrying and lifting office supplies up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally travel via flight or other modes of transportation
• Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation