Client Sales Specialist

Client Sales Specialist

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dynamic Client Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for driving sales for our client's product and services nationwide. This position requires someone that is enthusiastic, energetic, organized, and experienced. Candidates must have excellent communication and people skills, be natural problem solvers, and have a friendly and professional demeanor. The Specialist will also assist in basic sales and PR administrative tasks such as database updating, follow-up calls, and identifying ways to connect with customers. Evaluation of opportunities and challenges, and creative collaboration is expected. Program success is measured by positive sales numbers, relationship building, timely reporting, and overall contribution to the program.

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DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS is looking for a dedicated and organized team member to support and grow within the Commercial Marketing team. You are a fast learner who is willing to take direction but also shows initiative and can work independently on projects. You show a strong work ethic and strive to continually learn and grow your marketing skills. The role will assist with the Commercial indirect marketing team's vendor relations, support efforts on a variety of marketing campaigns and tactic creation, as well as manage weekly dealer communication and dealer marketing programs.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with L&I dealer marketing tactic updates bi-annually with each offer update, including but not limited to sell sheets, brochures, web assets, email templates, and fact sheets.
• Assist with the management and inventory fulfilment of the DIRECTV Business Market e-commerce website. Work with vendor partners throughout the year to procure merchandise and keep products in-stock. Provide suggestions for new items to carry and to remove merchandise that is not moving.
• Manage weekly dealer communication newsletter by working with internal stakeholders to collect and edit articles and with our agency partner to facilitate deployment in accordance with the established schedule.
• Develop bi-weekly content for the L&I dealer social media program including creative design and copy writing for posts. Work with cross-functional partners, including the Sports Marketing and Social Media teams, to leverage existing assets.
• Manage both the Commercial and L&I instances of the DIRECTV Business Sales and Marketing Center (BSMC) by performing monthly audits to ensure posted tactics, links and information are up to date and accurate. Site management will also include the addition and removal of tactics to the Commercial and L&I BSMC sites and their respective Marketing Center platforms on an as-needed basis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and vendors to support various indirect marketing programs, including but not limited to the Event Engine and Event Geofence campaigns.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel and Driving is an essential duty and function of this job

Travel up to 20%

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience working with creative agencies on end-to-end tactic and campaign design, copywriting, and management across multiple media types, including but not limited to email, direct mail, social media, display, evet marketing, and trade advertising.
• 2-5 years' experience with vendor management, including a developed knowledge of project management and timelines, working with various online platforms both as an end user and as an administrator, and managing inputs from multiple stakeholders.
• 2-5 years' experience in marketing and advertising, business-to-business marketing preferred, with attention to email, direct mail, social media, display, event marketing, and trade advertising.
• 2-5 years' experience with merchandise procurement and supply management, with a passion for staying on top of trends.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Self-motivated and able to work with regular check-ins and supervision from department leaders or teammates to communicate back progress and updates.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a challenging, fast-paced environment of multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic, passionate and strong work ethic!
• Proactive and self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and communication skills

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Administrative Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of client presence. Provide general marketing and sales support.
• Represent client through outstanding customer service to the customers, demonstrating in-depth product knowledge, and maintaining professional presentation standards. Provide exceptional client service and follow-up with all partner stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Compile and present feedback on processes, identify opportunities, and suggest improvements.
• Assist in the development and data entry of contact database and other sales tools.
• Submit reports within 24 hours of conducting activities on web-based reporting system.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel and Driving is an essential duty and function of this job

Travel up to 20%

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required) Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

(Preferred) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

- 0-2 years of experience in Direct or Assisted Sales Experience and/or event marketing experience (set-up, execution, coordination)

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Extremely organized and have extraordinary time management skills
• Demonstrate strong and effective selling skills
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships with managers, Sales Associates and others in the industry
• Developed interpersonal skills to be able to initiate dialogue and engage sales personnel and consumers
• Must be flexible enough to respond positively to changes in schedule based on the needs of the Client
• Working knowledge of basic consumer audio/video setups and operations highly desired
• Working knowledge of the satellite and cable television industry and technology highly desired
• Working and proficient knowledge of MS Office suite
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to make oral presentations
• Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Administrative Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.