Company: Consolidated Shoe Co.Date Posted: 7/31/2024About Consolidated Shoe Company:
Since 1898, Consolidated Shoe Company, a leading fashion footwear company, has relentlessly pursued new styles and reinvented footwear classics for the modern woman. Coupling the strengths of the world's most recognized shoe designers with in-depth research into the needs of the market, CSC continues to be an innovator in the footwear industry.
We are growing our US-based sales team in the Upper Midwest 11-state territory (MI, IN, WI, IL, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, and KS), looking for an exceptional, outgoing individual who exudes fresh insight, modern strategies and wants to thrive in a fun, entrepreneurial culture.
Responsibilities:
The sales ambassador is an exceptional individual who values relationships, prioritizes engagement and has a positive, charismatic personality. They aggressively seek to increase sales volume and product distribution of keystone brand OTBT (Off The Beaten Track), artisanal brand Naked Feet, and new-to-the-US brand Back 70 Streetwear. The sales ambassador does so by selling to and managing independent shoe retailer accounts, bringing a fresh outlook with astounding initiative, creative and modern sales strategies, and excessive attention to detail.
The sales ambassador will:
Manage and service retailer relationships, exceeding product sales and distribution goals.Develop detailed selling plans to achieve sales goals, including generating new business.Visit independent and large retailers in stores, plus represent CSC and brands at industry trade shows, retailer events and sales meetings.Present the line utilizing trend presentation and explaining product features and benefits.Plan and optimize road travel for maximum value and ROI.Employ a modern, multi-channel sales strategy, capitalizing on sales opportunities across multiple platforms including virtual and social.Exhibit merchandising experience to analyze, recommend and influence inventory levels with customers and provide style feedback and flow to present an optimal product mix.Prospect, qualify and develop new business relationships by networking and cold calling.Coordinate with home office to gain sales support and function as a team.Uphold company policies and procedures and perform other duties as required.Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required: Ability to travel (50%) throughout the territory.Bachelor's degree in business or related field. Industry sales experience preferred.Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for women's fashion.Strong service leadership and customer service mentality.Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical capability, and attention to detail.Proactive self-starter that manages customer relationships and regular follow-up.Adept at driving business forward solo, plus thriving in team environment.Continuous improvement mindset with a strength in sales.Proficient in use of computers and software (Excel, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, CRM, etc.)Valid driver's license and ability to lift 40+ lbs.
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