Retail Sales Specialist- Full Time

Retail Sales Specialist- Full Time

The Retail Sales Specialist will be a self-motivated professional with a culinary passion who will be a brand ambassador of, and selling consultant for, the ZWILLING JA HENCKELS brands; ZWILLING JA HENCKELS, HENCKELS, MIYABI, Staub, Ballarini and Demeyere in department and specialty stores. This is a full-time position covering DC, Va, NC, and PA. Must be willing to Travel!

The ZWILLING Retail Sales Specialist works with the retailers and ZWILLING Corporate to maintain and update existing stores by providing product knowledge via demonstrations & training and merchandising assistance to increase sales and profitability. The Retail Sales Specialist will ensure stores reach sales goals by identifying challenges and business opportunities at the store level and take necessary actions in cooperation with store staff. A clear understanding of the retailers needs along with ZWILLING'S objectives is of the utmost importance along with gaining the confidence and respect of the store managers, store associates and district management. The Retail Sales Specialist will supply ZWILLING and the retailers with pertinent information for further development and growth of the ZWILLING brands at retail.

Goals : Increase sell-through, where applicable sell-in, and profitability by store. Use comprehensive knowledge of accounts needs, voids and opportunities to provide direction to maximize business. Achieve optimal presentation at retail while maintaining brand merchandising and visual integrity. Train store staff on the following : Brand History & Philosophy, Product Knowledge & Use and Care, Merchandising, Selling Techniques.

Reporting Relationship : Reports to Merchandising Manager

Primary Job Responsibilities : Communication, Business Management, Sales, Training / Demonstration, Point of Sale.

Compensation : $23.00 / Hour contingent upon experience

Perks : Flexible schedule, Opportunities to travel, with paid hotel and food reimbursement, Drive time and mileage paid

Qualifications : A culinary passion! Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Good presentation skills, A basic retail math background, Strong organizational and time management skills, Visual merchandising skills, The ability and initiative to work independently, Sales / retail experience preferred, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Access to fast internet connectivity, Must be able to lift 30lbs, Must have reliable transportation, 2-3 years in merchandising or specialty store management preferred, BA / BS Degree or equivalent work experience, Overnight travel will be required, Weekend work will be required, U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

About Us : For 290 years ZWILLING JA HENCKELS has delivered supreme quality, innovation and reliability across its many product lines. ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS is the gold standard for premium cutlery the world over. Marrying the tradition of expert German engineering and stainless steel know-how ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS has introduced flatware, cookware and kitchen tools. Today products by ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS are recognized globally as the symbol for the highest possible quality and function. Within the last decade, the ZWILLING Group has grown to include MIYABI Japanese cutlery, Staub French enameled cast iron cookware, Ballarini Italian cookware, and Demeyere stainless steel cookware. ZWILLING JA HENCKELS sells its products in over 100 countries with the help of twelve wholly owned subsidiaries.