Now Hiring - MarketSource, Inc. - LG Home Appliances Territory Account Representative in Framingham, MA

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LG Home Appliances / MarketSource is currently searching for a Territory Account Representative to partner with our client's retail program. The LG Home Appliances Territory Account Representative connects the physical and digital environments where consumers explore, learn, and shop for appliances. Not only will the LG Territory Account Representatives work with retail partners to manage the local relationships, drive awareness, implement initiatives, collect and communicate market intelligence and increase sell-out across the territory, they will also engage directly with consumers through various ways, including Social Media. Responsibilities/Duties Store Support (In-Person and Virtual) * Train, educate, and motivate appropriate store personnel on product features, customer benefits and overall value proposition of LG Home Appliance products * Influence District and Store leaders to support share increase and sell-out strategies within their assigned territory locations * Execute action plans at territory and store levels with focus on driving increased sales, market share, store mind share and sell-out performance * Develop and maintain strong relationships with client field leadership and retailer field leadership and associates within assigned territory * Ensure sales, market and competitive information are recorded and submitted after each retailer visit through The MarketSource Reporting Tool * Connect with local retail partner stores, field and district management to identify regional training opportunities. Deliver associate training within assigned territory * Support strategic initiatives and marketing programs * Meet or exceed brand visual presence objectives by maintaining the physical presentation of display models in assigned retail locations. * Ensure all signage or point of purchase materials are in place and the product is properly priced * Driving to retail stores on a daily/weekly basis to ensure that areas are properly displayed, maintained and merchandised, and are neat, clean and in working/demo order. * Respond to retailer issues and concerns in a timely manner General * Consistent follow-up ensuring goals are achieved or actions plans are formulated as opportunities arise * Collect and communicate market intelligence, best practices, customer feedback and market competition in assigned geography and vertical * Provide internal and external customers with exceptional service * Understand unique characteristics of assigned industry and competitive challenges * Must Obtain and Maintain highest level of LG Home Appliances Training Certification Education & Work Experience * Previous experience in home appliance, home electronics, or home technology retail sales required * Demonstrated track record of territory account sales * Excellent presentation and communication skills * Conduct "demonstrateable" skills for on camera education and selling of products to Retail Associates or End-Users directly * Be able to quickly communicate benefits / LG Home Appliances story * Good financial analysis/analytical skills * Strong relationship building skills and flexible style * Proactive, high energy, self-motivated, an entrepreneurial "can do" attitude * Demonstrated successful history of influencing without authority * Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision * Must be able to multi-task and respond to a variety of situations * Strong organizational skills * Demonstrated creative problem solving abilities * Comfortable/ Experience in running video chat equipment Additional Job Requirements * Need adequate space in home to set up Virtual office * Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, standing and moving items * Requires the ability to move around the store, assist customers and maneuver merchandise when necessary * Performs additional duties as assigned * Ability to lift up to 20 pounds independently * Ability to travel up to 75% in market with some limited overnight travel and/or airline travel required * Ability to pass a drug screening * Reliable transportation, auto liability insurance and clean driving record required Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Cell phone reimbursement * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Mileage reimbursement * Vision insurance Compensation Package: * Quarterly bonus Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: On the road