Enjoy making a difference? That’s what draws people to our retail sales team, and what keeps them here – a focus on improving customers’ lives with our innovative sleep solutions.
In this position, you’ll work on a small, collaborative team of full-time retail sales professionals. If you’re goal-oriented and have a background in high-end, relationship-based and/or consultative sales you’re a great fit for this role – especially if you have experience staying connected to customers and working with a robust customer relationship management (CRM) tool. But, those skills can all be learned. More importantly, we’re looking for people who have what we call Sleep Number DNA – a passion for health and wellness, the ability to listen with empathy and a desire to truly connect with and help customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead national core selling event marketing and sponsorship proposals, promotional negotiations and opportunities to drive incremental sales growth.
Strategic planning and execution of grand opening program
Working cross functionally (real estate, marketing, sales leaders, promotions, etc) for input on market specific criteria and planning
Develop weekly reporting for core event team on opportunities and event support.
Manage inventory levels for selling tools, collateral and event support, including reordering, distribution and Archway management.
Partner with Brand Experience Manager, creative team to develop new print ads, radio spots, e-blast, digital banner ads, editorial content, PA announcements and promotional signage onsite.
Partner with media and PR resources to amplify events with social integration and community outreach.
Lead production of selling tools and new display assets.
Develop local marketing tool kit templates and support program.
Primary support for local marketing events/community outreach/grand openings.
Demonstrate financial acumen through budget management and expense reporting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
3-5 years communications, marketing, agency, retail or related background required
Prior experience managing the development, creation, and production of marketing collateral materials required
Consumer products and/or retail experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in business – marketing, preferred
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Excellent Project Management and Organizational Skills
Strong computer skills required: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat
Interpersonal, Collaboration and Communication Skills (Verbal and written)
Working knowledge of creative development and print production process
Retail Store Environment and Product Knowledge
Able to organize, prioritize work, meet deadlines and work independently
Able to work well in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Able to follow schedules and complete required documentation and reports
Able to be flexible and to handle multiple projects in an organized, timely manner
Budget Management Skills
Problem Solving and Self-Starter Skills
Willingness and ability to travel as needed
