At a Glance: As a Wireless Retail Market Manager, you are the brand champion, influencing retail sales associates to promote and sell our clients products. You are the subject matter expert that engages, trains and creates loyalty by demonstrating how cutting-edge technology benefits peoples lives. Your natural ability to connect with people in small and large group settings is essential to building relationships, participating in events, and engaging customers. Overview: PURPOSE: The primary function of theWireless Retail Market Managers will be to act as an extension of the brand and sales team. You will personify the brands mission statement/motto, possess key brand personality traits and excitement that will resonate with Retail Sales Associates. Wireless Retail Market Managers are passionate and excited about technology and how it benefits consumers. You are a great communicator who can explain how specs and technology translate to simple consumer benefitsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Build brand loyalty and credibility with retail sales associates as the Brand ChampionBrand advocacy to increase retail sales associates rate of recommendationEngage retail sales associates and create excitementConduct in-store retail associate training, associate and consumer demonstrations, and attend eventsProvide high-level product sales training on features, competitive advantages, and functionsReport intelligence in regards to the program and marketing environment strategically for each tactic As voice and ears, excellent communication and immediate escalation is a mustTravel within the market and approved out-of-scope assignments as neededMerchandising services to deliver POS, collateral, and products to carrier locations along with compliance verification and competitive detailsMystery shop to obtain retail/carrier associate and manage phone recommendations, product knowledge assessment, comments, and concerns as well as consumer relations and in-store observations of the brand and the competitionEstablish and build retailer relationships on behalf of the clientEngage customers during high traffic times at select demo day events to drive sales of brand productsExpectations not limited toFacilitate informal, formal, and large scale training to retail associates and managersAttend and assist with out-of-market training, events, etcGather in-market and out-of-market intelligence relating to the assigned and competitive brandsEnsure merchandising compliance and increased presence in-storeMonitor POP / POS to ensure it is current and placed according to the planogramKey Metrics:Increase sales associate knowledge and the recommendation rate of brand productsIncrease product sales of selected productsIncrease and facilitate in-store sales in key market locationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:College degree in communications, marketing, or training & development preferredMinimum of 1-3 years of Retail, Marketing, or Agency experience ~ field representative experience helpful, but not mandatoryMinimum of 1-3 years of experience in the area of training and communicationsPrevious wireless backgroundSKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:Strong presentation and communication skillsMust be proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint applicationsAbility to travel within the assigned territoryPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:Regularly sit, stand, walk, bend over, grasp, talk and/or hear, and driveOccasionally carrying and lifting office supplies up to 10 lbs.Occasionally travel via flight or other modes of transportationContinuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation Important Information: BDS Connected Solutions. (BDS) is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development, and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. BDS is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. BDS is an at-will employer.BDS Connected Solutions offers a complete suite of Connected Commerce solutions that blend Advocacy, Training, Retail, Virtual, Experiential, and Digital environments to influence the modern buyer, regardless of where they are on their shopping journey. Since 1985, BDS has been inspired by innovation; as we continue to evolve as a trendsetter in todays disruptive market, we enable our clients to do the same. Our industry-leading experts never stop working to discover, design and deploy custom buying solutions that empower brands to achieve and exceed their unique sales goals. BDS is headquartered in Irvine, California with regional offices in New York City, New York; Chicago, Illinois; and Columbus, Ohio. Visit us at www.BDSsolutions.com for more information.