Now Hiring - Kingsdown, Inc. - Retail Training Specialist in San Bernardino, CA

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Regions We Are Hiring For: * NE Region - Westchester NY based * East Central Region - Baltimore MD based * Southeast Region - Orlando FL Based * West Coast Region - San Bernadino and Sacramento based Sleep Made Smarter! Kingsdown is expanding its national sales & training teams in the multiple regions to accommodate our upcoming growth! Read below to find out more about us and the opportunities that are offered. Who We Are There are only a few mattress companies across the globe who possess over 120 years of mattress design & manufacturing expertise. Since our founding in 1904, we've spent every waking moment creating mattresses featuring both undeniable comfort and premier support. We love data! Advancing sleep science research is how we ensure that every mattress is designed with our customer's sleep needs in mind. We have collected over 16 million sleeper profiles through our diagnostic systems which are located across the globe. The intel we gather fuels our creativity and continuously drives us to build mattresses that change lives through better sleep. Kingsdown has been recognized for its fashion-forward aesthetic designs, hand- tailoring, and attention to even the smallest of details. Our products are first in class with a portfolio that accommodates every budget. What You'll Do: This position will be responsible for executing and driving sales initiatives as well as developing and implementing training strategies. You will be an ambassador of the Kingsdown brand. Your ability to build relationships and educate sales associates will be instrumental in terms of "moving the needle" in a positive direction. This position focuses (but does not limit) travel to the specific regions trade areas with a concentration on existing Kingsdown retail partners. (All travel expenses are reimbursed by Kingsdown). Most travel is done by vehicle, with occasional flight and overnight stays required depending on the initiative at hand. Much of the training & face-to-face interaction with the retailer occurs at the store level. Larger training/sales meetings may take place at alternative venues. In addition, the Retail Training Specialist will: * Coordinate with customers/store locations to ensure in-store marketing is executed correctly and that all point of purchase materials are available and in use. * Act as a liaison to the Kingsdown merchandising team by evaluating the condition & quality of the Kingsdown products used by the customer, reporting those findings directly to the supervisor, and prescribing any changes/replacements that may be necessary. * Lead the customer account planning cycle and develop strategic short- and long-term plans that will help to achieve forecasted sales goals. * Coordinate with the customer and with Kingsdown's training department to build and implement training programs focused on product education, company history, unique selling propositions, features/benefits, and applicable sales strategies. * Lead approved sales meetings monthly and interact with sales teams daily. * Lead virtual training segments and communications with retailers through Microsoft Teams weekly/monthly. * Work directly with customer service departments and operations teams in relation to product orders, lead times, and quality control. * Build relationships with store managers, sales consultants, and key business leaders. * Perform other duties as assigned. What You'll Bring: * A four-year college degree is preferred; a two-year (Associates) degree is required. * At least 2 years of experience in sales (any product/service category) is required. * At least 2 years of experience training retail sales associates is strongly preferred. * At least 2 years of experience in the furniture/mattress industry (retail or wholesale) is preferred but not required. * Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite & Microsoft Teams platform is required. * Reliable transportation is required. * Excellent time management skills are required. * The ability to work efficiently alone as well as in groups is required. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, 401k match, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Mileage reimbursement * Paid time off * Referral program * Travel reimbursement * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Please mention for which region you are applying for ? 1. NE Region - Westchester NY based 2. East Central Region - Baltimore MD based 3.Southeast Region - Orlando FL Based 4. West Coast Region - San Bernadino and Sacramento based Location: * United States (Preferred) Work Location: On the road