Now Hiring - Embark Agency - Trainee Sales Assistant in Hoover, AL

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Trainee Sales Assistant (Sports-Minded Individuals) Now Hiring! Full-Time Hours / Entry-Level Position Encouraged to apply: Multilingual individuals perform well in our industry! Former College/High School athletes College graduates OPT/CPT individuals We're growing our sales team and are interested in meeting candidates who have confident communication skills, an understanding of consumer behavior, and/or the ability to inspire and influence others. You'll fit in great with our existing team if you also have a positive attitude, a competitive nature, and a good sense of humor! Great character goes a long way! As a Trainee Sales Assistant, you'll be helping specific brands enhance their reputation, improve brand awareness, increase KPI's/revenue, and increase market share. You will receive ongoing training, but definitely encouraged to have experience in sales, face to face engagement communication, working in adverse environments and problem-solving abilities. You must be open-minded, coachable, and willing to expand your comfort zone! Primary Responsibilities of our Trainee Sales Assistant Opportunity: * Learning about a brand and its ideal target market * Retaining and recalling product/service information * Setting up branded displays in retail establishments * Attracting attention and prequalifying customers * Promoting a brand with integrity and enthusiasm * Consolidating sales and completing transactions * Collecting consumer feedback and statistics * Working as a team to evaluate each retail event - In addition to ongoing training and on-site support, we also provide: * A welcoming, safe, and diverse work environment * Product/service knowledge and marketing materials * Resources for professional and personal development * Progression opportunities for those who produce results * Introductions to industry experts and networking contacts * Local, regional, and sometimes national travel opportunities * One-on-one time to discuss your progress and career ambitions Primary requirements: * At least 18 years old and eligible to work in the USA (no sponsorship immediately options, but possible within a years time) * The ability to retain and recall a reasonable amount of product/service information * The ability to stand/be on your feet for several hours at a time when at an event Recommendations: * The ability to work well in groups while also achieving individual goals (bonus points for leadership experience/ abilities!) * Confident communication skills and the ability to strike up conversations Bilingual Multilingual skillsets are encouraged to apply!) * Experience working with customers (ie: hospitality, retail sales, customer service, fundraising, volunteering, etc) * Marketing/Communications/Business degrees (you'll have a solid foundation and may learn and progress at an above-average pace) * Experience playing team sports former athletes tend to fit right at home and perform well in our industry) Candidates will be contacted within 1 week to discuss the role in more detail if shortlisted. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $600.00 - $925.00 per week Benefits: * Professional development assistance Application Question(s): * Whats the best email to reach you on? Work Location: In person