Job Type:
Regular
Work Location:
Alexandria, VA 22301
Overview:
2020 Companies, in partnership with Samsung Electronics America, is hiring a full-time Retail Street Team!
For decades, Samsung has been leading the charge on innovation. We see beauty in achieving excellence, and our passion for change fuels our discoveries, inventions, and breakthrough technology. We believe that technology can and should make the world a better place, so we create new possibilities for people everywhere, push the limits of what’s possible, and constantly innovate.
At Samsung Electronics America, we take pride in the creativity and diversity of our talented people – they are at the forefront of everything we do. Their skillset and mindset drive our continued success. Only the resilient and resourceful thrive in the daily dose of the unexpected at Samsung.
Samsung is seeking a Retail Street Team to join the Field Sales Team. The ideal candidate will be a brand advocate for Samsung and its product ecosystem. This position is responsible for driving brand awareness through merchandising excellence, conducting product training to build product knowledge, and improving shoppers' purchase journey to drive sell-out results. This role will support multiple retail channels to execute business needs.
Pay: Hourly pay $28
Schedule: Full-time, Tuesday - Saturday, retail store hours
Our Benefits
- Competitive pay, paid weekly
- Next-day pay on demand with DailyPay
- Health/Dental/Vision benefits
- 401K Program with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Mobile Reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities for employees and direct family members
- Employee Assistance Program
- Leadership Development Program
About Company
2020 Companies is a premier outsourced sales and marketing agency launching and advocating new products and brands, penetrating new consumer segments, and executing sales and marketing strategies. 2020 trains our teams to succeed in any environment and equips them with the best technology and training to be flexible, engaging, and adept at solving problems.
Job Description:
- Brand Advocacy: Act as a brand ambassador, fostering a positive image of Samsung through professional conduct, product expertise, and customer engagement
- Scheduling Effectiveness: Develop and maintain an efficient schedule to optimize productivity, ensuring timely store visits and event participation across multiple channels
- Store Visit Guidelines: Adhere to established store visit protocols, ensuring compliance with company policies and maintaining professionalism during interactions with retail partners
- Cluster Routing for Travel: Implement cluster routing strategies to streamline travel, reduce time spent on the road, and enhance coverage of assigned territories
- Merchandising and Brand Standards: Oversee the merchandising of Samsung displays, ensuring strict adherence to brand standards, lettermark guidelines, and visual presentation requirements
- Product Expertise: Serve as an expert on all Samsung mobile products and ecosystem, with the ability to demonstrate key features and benefits to customers effectively.
- KPI Achievement: Take responsibility for achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) through planning, execution, and continuous improvement
- Collaboration with Field Sales Manager: Work directly with the local Field Sales Manager to support high-touch locations, ensuring alignment with brand standards and operational needs
- Field Events Execution: Drive the execution of field events and merchandising initiatives through event participation, customer engagement and ensuring execution of strategic priorities
- Event Ambassador: Represent Samsung as an ambassador for multiple channels and events, engaging with customers and stakeholders to promote the brand and its products and convincingly articulate brand value, product benefits, and effective selling techniques
Necessary Skills and Attributes:
- Demonstrates exceptional self-motivation and the ability to work independently, consistently meeting and exceeding expectations without the need for daily supervision. Proven track record of taking initiative, managing time effectively, and delivering results autonomously
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with a strong understanding of retail dynamics, consumer behaviors, and handle time-sensitive and confidential business information
- Ability to adjust and pivot in a dynamic environment and demonstrate mental and business agility
- Proven success in excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively train and influence retail employees, maintain strong relationships with key partners, and engage customers
- Project a professional image and demeanor in all interactions, aligning with Samsung’s values and representing the brand image
Qualifications:
- 4+ years’ experience in multi-unit territory management, product training and demonstrations, retail concepts, merchandising, and displays
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of directly related experience
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Business, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Must have reliable transportation and state-required minimum liability automotive insurance coverage
- Daily Travel required, including trip travel up to 50% of the time, with overnight stays
- Candidates must reside within the assigned territory or within a 5-mile radius of the outermost store to ensure efficient travel and timely store visits
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar systems
What You Can Expect From 2020 Companies
We welcome every voice, and we are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated. We are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves, while working to provide a best-in-class experience for our employees. Whether that’s paid holidays, long-term career pathing options, personal development opportunities or professional stretch assignments, you can expect 2020 Companies to support you.
2020’s Commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity.
