LG Electronics Home Appliance / MS Social & Brand Expert

131306BRTitle : LG Electronics Home Appliance / MS Social & Brand ExpertJob Description :

LG Home Appliances Area Sales Manager

LG Electronics / MarketSource is a premier provider of integrated sales and marketing solutions to Fortune 500 companies. We offer a dynamic entrepreneurial environment that fosters creativity and provides unlimited opportunities for personal and professional growth.

LG Electronics / MarketSource is currently searching for a Territory Account Representative to partner with our client’s retail program. The LG Area Sales Manager connects the physical and digital environments where consumers explore, learn, and shop for appliance. Not only will the LG Area Sales Manager work with retail partners to manage the local relationships, drive awareness, implement initiatives, collect and communicate market intelligence and increase sell-out across the territory, they will also engage directly with consumers through various ways, including Social Media.

Responsibilities / Duties :

• Store Support (In-Person and Virtual)

Train, educate, and motivate appropriate store personnel on product features, customer benefits and overall value proposition

Influence District and Store leaders to support share increase and sell-out strategies within their assigned territory locations

Execute action plans at territory and store levels with focus on driving increased sales, market share, store mind share and sell-out performance

Develop and maintain strong relationships with client field leadership and retailer field leadership and associates within assigned territory

Ensure sales, market and competitive information are recorded and submitted after each retailer visit through The MarketSource Reporting Tool

Connect with local retail partner stores, field and district management to identify regional training opportunities. Deliver associate training within assigned territory

Support strategic initiatives and marketing programs

Meet or exceed brand visual presence objectives by maintaining the physical presentation of display models in assigned retail locations.

Ensure all signage or point of purchase materials are in place and the product is properly priced

Driving to retail stores on a daily / weekly basis to ensure that areas are properly displayed, maintained and merchandised, and are neat, clean and in working / demo order.

Respond to retailer issues and concerns in a timely manner

Consistent follow-up ensuring goals are achieved or actions plans are formulated as opportunities arise

Collect and communicate market intelligence, best practices, customer feedback and market competition in assigned geography and vertical

Provide internal and external customers with exceptional service

Understand unique characteristics of assigned industry and competitive challenges

Must Obtain and Maintain highest level of LG Training Certification

Education and Work Experience :

Conduct “demonstrateable” skills for on camera education and selling of products to Retail Associates or End-Users directly

Be able to quickly communicate benefits / LG story

Additional Job Requirements :

Auto req ID : 131306BRState : Virginia Job Category : Retail Sales Additional Information : MarketSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 877-883-4575 or email HR@marketsource.com.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role may be eligible for the following :

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) / Roth

Insurance (Basic / Supplemental Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

San Fran Candidates only : Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Los Angeles Candidates only : We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Unincorporated Los Angeles County Candidates Only : Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Where applicable, in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Candidates must satisfy all pre-employment screening criteria and may be disqualified due to criminal history because the requirements of this position, as outlined above, may include : access to valuable company assets; exercise of good judgment and performance of duties safely under work conditions that may be stressful including under supervision of client; access to sensitive personal or financial information; and / or access to objects that may be used to inflict injury or harm to others.Work Site City Selection : Alexandria