Now Hiring - Andreas Stihl Ag & Co Kg - Retail Support Specialist in Charleston, SC

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About Us

As a family-owned company, it's the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team! Why You 'll Love Working at STIHL:

• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
• Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and eligible family members
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability
• Robust retirement offerings including:
• A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years
• A 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off including 11 Paid Holidays
• A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation About You We are seeking a Retail Support Specialist with strong merchandising and training experience--someone who is a proactive self-starter, skilled in driving dealer development, and eager to share their knowledge to elevate dealer performance. We have multiple positions covering the Mid-Atlantic corridor spanning central Maryland and Delaware (Frederick, MD; Baltimore, MD; or Washington DC), Northern/Western Virginia (Richmond, VA; Fredericksburg, VA; or Harrisonburg, VA), and Central/Coastal South Carolina (Columbia, SC or Charleston, SC). The ideal candidate will live in or around the listed cities or be open to relocation. Job

Duties

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Responsibilities

• Work with Retail Support Manager to coordinate and perform new dealer set-ups; including SCS install, product assembly and merchandising, and static / motion POP set up on display. Train new dealers' staff on STIHL basics (assembly, product nomenclature, PDI, etc.) as well as selling training
• Work with existing dealers to help develop their business. Use the functions of re-merchandising, SCS Expansion projects, sales training and STIHL Champion development to ensure dealers have effective SCSs and selling teams
• Visit Construction Type National Accounts to establish the boots-on-the-ground relationship between them and STIHL. Provide in-store sales / product training, as well as help installing SCS components and merchandising STIHL product in their showroom
• Attend and support STIHL at various regional trade shows, training events (i.e., STIHL U) and dealer events to promote STIHL, our products and services.
• Maintain reporting (updating CRM, monthly field reports, field input in regard to store training and development, National Account visits, merchandising success stories / key learnings
• Attend sales meetings, dealer training meetings and other required meetings and training
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned Specifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience preferred
• Previous sales or retail experience preferred. Previous merchandising experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of related work experience preferred
• Travel may be up to 75%
• Must be a self-starter and able to perform well with minimal supervision
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to champion and utilize other company-designated software (OneCRM, SAP) as needed.
• Demonstrates effective time management and strong organizational skills
• STIHL product familiarity is required.

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Work Location: On the road