Microsoft Sales Specialist

DESCRIPTION

The Microsoft Sales Specialist role is responsible for driving the overall operation of his/her retail stores through assisted sales, training and merchandising. The Sales Specialist ensures retail associates are equipped with the latest tools and information on Microsoft products/services through training. Overall, the sales specialist will conduct exciting and engaging demo/selling days while maintaining Microsoft brand standards through merchandising.

Compensation: $66,300

The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following ACOSTA values:

• People Minded  - Must show dignity and respect to all people
• Integrity  - Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior
• Results Oriented  - Must show passion, pride and commitment to succeed
• Trust  - Must be honest, sincere and confident
• Teamwork  - Must build trusting relationships
• Innovation  - Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense and vision
• Balance  - Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions of this Position

1.  Drive the sales of Windows, Office, Surface, PC Accessories & Xbox at key Microsoft retail stores.

2.  Provide quality product demonstrations to consumers within key retail stores driving sales handoffs to the retailer associates. (Creating the best customer experience with Microsoft products and services)

3.  Deliver single and group Microsoft product trainings to retail associates

4.  Protect the Microsoft brand and ensure branded areas are set to standards through merchandising, stocking, pricing, cleaning, etc

5.  Build strong relationships with retail store leadership and associates

6.  Daily visit reporting through Microsoft's reporting site(Each visit) along with social media visit recaps

7.  Training and leading a team of seasonal part-time reps within the market

8.  Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED

Experience Requirement

• 3 - 5 years' experience in retail, retail operations, retail distribution, merchandising, sales, marketing or within a service organization preferred
• Consumer electronics or wireless experience is a plus
• Prefer Windows and Xbox knowledge & experience
• Supervisory experience a plus
• Strong selling, presentation and computer skills
• Previous account management experience preferred in a marketing environment
• Must have a valid driver's license
• This position requires that you drive on behalf of Acosta Sales & Marketing, and as such, any DUI/DWI conviction in the past 36 months will be an immediate disqualifier for this position
• All employees that are required to use their personal vehicle for business purposes are required to provide Mosaic with evidence of insurance and agree in writing to keep this insurance current throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements

• Sales
• Visual Merchandising - Able to read and follow a planogram
• Training - 1:1 and Groups
• Problem Solving and Solution Finding
• Leadership
• Retail Associate Motivation
• Initiate and maintain business relationships at the retail and client level
• Technical Guru

ABOUT US

Typically, a mosaic is where all the pieces fit together nicely. That's not us. This Mosaic is where every piece stands out. That's because each person at our agency brings their own, unique set of skills to every brief, build, interaction, reaction, design and idea.

As part of the Acosta Group, Mosaic is one of the original marketing agencies who specialize in interactions, experience isn't just what we have, it's what we create. With 3,000+ team members and hubs in Toronto and Dallas, we've spent over 35 years bringing brands to life through experiential marketing, integrated commerce campaigns, and field sales strategies that drive real behavior change.

From awareness, to earned, brand equity, consideration, and sales - we approach every project with people in mind, regardless of the channel or discipline. The result is an idea that can spark emotion and create action - whether it's a sale or a smile. We celebrate bold thinking and embrace curiosity as we shape what's next.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com . Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.

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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Administration

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Marketing

Salary Range: $663.00 - $663.00

Company: Mosaic Sales Solutions US Operating Co, LLC

Req ID: 35216

Employer Description: US_MOSAIC_EMP_DESC