Now Hiring - Andreas Stihl Ag & Co Kg - Retail Support Specialist in Hartford, CT

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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 central Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, PA), eastern New York (Albany, NY/Hudson Valley, NY), or central Connecticut/eastern Massachusetts (Hartford, CT). The ideal candidate will live in or around the listed cities or be open to relocation. Job Duties & 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: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: On the road