Field Marketing Representative

Creative Channel Services (CCS), an integrated sales, marketing and training services agency focused on helping manufacturers and resellers increase sales performance in retail and commercial markets, is seeking a Field Marketing Representative. With a premier client list of Global 2000 companies primarily in the consumer electronics industry, CCS’ customized services include field sales and marketing support, e-learning and content management, interactive services, employee development solutions, promotional marketing and event management. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Culver City, California, CCS is a subsidiary of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC), a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company.



Field Marketing Representatives comprise the core of CCS’ field force. This particular position will be on one of dedicated telecommunication carrier teams. This position’s main responsibilities are to increase sales and brand awareness of the client’s products at retail level within an assigned territory. The territory for this position is the greater Detroit area. The focus for the team will be geared towards promoting the client’s youth-oriented lifestyle image at the retail level.



Job Responsibilities:



· Maintain consistent and highly visible presence in designated stores within territory:

o Travel within an assigned territory to visit retail stores assigned to that territory (approximately 100 to 150 stores).

o Build relationships with store personnel

o Make contact with as many people within the store as possible

o Distribute sales/marketing literature and collateral

o Maintain a consistent store visit schedule



· Merchandise product:

o Ensure that CCS’ client’s products look the best on the shelf

o Product is properly priced and all signage and POP is compliant.

o All displays are clean, have a proper appearance, and are compliant with display criteria



· Train retail sales associates:

o Deliver training presentations to Retail Salespersons (RSP)

o Increase brand awareness

o Build brand image

o Increase market share / mind share



· Proactively learn and participate in trainings on CCS client's products:

o Participate in all training vehicles sponsored by CCS to learn and stay currently certified on CCS client's products. In addition, it is encouraged to proactively learn about competitive products, market trends, and pertinent technologies



· Gather feedback on CCS client's products and services:

o Collect and report information on competitive product and service offerings for CCS clients. Identify growth opportunities for CCS client's sales & marketing. Identify competitive strengths and weaknesses.
REQUIREMENTS
Job Requirements:



o Exceptional relationship building and communication skills

o Strong presentation abilities with experience in delivering training presentations

o Thorough understanding of the youth lifestyle market

o Thorough understanding of retail distribution, merchandising, sales, and marketing

o Excellent writing and verbal skills

o Strong time management skills

o Ability to travel up to 25% outside of territory

o Ability to work weekends

o Must have Internet and email access

o Must have own insured vehicle in good working condition to travel within territory

o Experience as manufacturer Field Representative preferred



Benefits:



Field Marketing Representatives are eligible for monthly auto and office allowance, medical and dental benefits, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, vacation and sick time.