Outside Sales (Territory Manager) Trainee - Various US locations

SUMMARY

The Sales Trainee will work with various mentors in the field observing the sales process and assisting them on their calls. Upon successful completion of the training program, the Trainee will have the potential to relocate to an assigned territory and become a Territory Manager responsible for generating sales through new and existing independent and local regional retailers in the assigned geography. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Represents Citizen Watch America Products to prospective and current accounts.
• Responsible for learning the fluent presentation in concept selling techniques within all prescribed corporate guidelines as relates to pricing, terms, advertising allowances and stock balancing.
• Participates as active team member in local, regional, and national sales meetings.
• Learns process for quoting prices and credit terms and preparing sales contracts for orders obtained.
• Learns process for collecting data and appropriate forms necessary to in order for Credit to evaluate credit worthiness of new accounts.
• Assists the Territory Manager/Credit Department in the collection of delinquent accounts, either in person or by phone.
• Works with respective Territory Manager to understand basic inventory level and assortment at all customer sites and advises Territory Manager regarding needed reorders as necessary.
• Prepares weekly call reports in a timely manner for submission to Regional VP.
• Assists with providing seminars and training to retail store personnel to familiarize them with respective brand, the products, features, and service offered.
• Learns effective and proper use of all advertising tool/opportunities/funds within corporate guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Consumer product sales (watch, jewelry, luxury), a plus.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft products: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and use computer software.
• Valid and clear driving record.
• Able to travel 75 -100% of the time.
• Able to walk, sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

EEOE

Annual salary:  $70,000.00