Part-Time Field Expert - Long Beach, CA

Part-Time Field Expert – Long Beach, CA

 

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.

 

 

Fuji Field Experts are being recruited/hired to participate in a Field Services Program with CCS. CCS is looking to hire individuals to handle Demos, Audits, Secret Shopper visits, and Relationship Building visits. Each Expert will cover a specific territory, which includes select Best Buy & Circuit City locations with varying frequencies. Fuji Field Experts will also assist with training retail salespeople on Fuji products.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES



 

·  Complete visits and execute Demos, Audits, Secret Shopper visits, and Relationship Building visits per the guidelines as established by CCS, Fuji, and our retail partners

·  Report visit activity the day of the visit

·  Receive POP/Merchandising materials at home for distribution/implementation into retail stores

·  Communicate effectively with store personnel and CCS Field Management

·  Provide ongoing updates to the Regional; Manager regarding compliance and performance to goal.

·  Escalate challenges/pushback to Regional Manager immediately

 

JOB REQUIREMENTSIdeal candidate should be responsible, able to work well independently with minimal supervision.Great customer service skills.Merchandising or retail sales experience preferredStrong interest/experience in photography preferredHave strong technical aptitudes relating to electronics (cameras/computers)Availability to work weekends for Demo Day activityCandidates must have internet/email access for reporting purposesConfidence in speaking in front of a group of people for Training and DemosConsumer Electronics experience a plusTraining experience is a plusAvailability for overnight travel twice per year for Fuji National Training Meetings

 

 

 

Hours/Schedule

 

The hours and schedule for this position will vary depending on the time of year.  There will be an average of 20-25 stores per territory.  The hours for this position are flexible.

 

Off-Peak Season - there will be 1-hour merchandising visits for each store in the territory.  These visits can be made on any day of the week (preferably on the weekdays/normal business hours).  The average number of hours/month – 24-26 hours/month during the off-peak season

 

Peak/Holiday Season (October, November, December, May and June) – the hours will significantly increase due to the “Assisted Selling Days” program.  During these times, the visits for each store will increase by 4 hours giving each store a total 5 hours/month.  At this time, the 1-hour merchandising visits will continue to take place.  The schedule for  “Assisted Selling Days” will be Friday evenings and Saturdays, with the possibility of some Sunday visits.  Each store in the territory will be visited once per month for 4 hours on either Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

 

To apply, submit your resume online at:   http://www.creativechannel.com/company/careers/partTime.cfm 

 

If you are unable to access this link, please visit our website at www.creativechannel.com and follow the instructions to view and apply to part-time jobs in your area. 

 

You will be able to upload your resume and then be guided through a questionnaire necessary to complete the application process.  The online application MUST be completed to be considered for this position!  Thank You!