Demonstration Specialist / Field Merchandiser

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Job description

EDS Strategy is a Philadelphia-based CPG field sales, demonstration, and sales training organization, representing some of the top natural food brands in the business.

We execute the strongest demos and in-store visits in our industry through in depth product education, innovative demonstrations and effective selling techniques. Our company is growing, and we're looking for the best talent for demos, merchandising, in-store training and education.

What Makes a Great Demo Merchandising Specialist?
Representing top natural grocery brands requires exceptional talent - it's far more than handing out free samples. As a demo merchandising specialist you will be visiting top grocery and other specialty retailers to Educate, Demonstrate, Sell® to customers; maintain and improve brand visibility; educate retail team members and drive brand performance. Demo Merchandising Specialists are passionate about natural, organic and specialty food, beverage, bath and body care - and able to communicate that passion when educating, demonstrating and selling to customers.
People from many different careers and backgrounds thrive as Demo Merchandising Specialists, but great customer service and excellent communication skills are what we all have in common.

If you love connecting with people through education, quickly building rapport with anyone and sharing your passion for health-minded products, we want to hear from you._ If you'd rather hit the road than sit in an office, to travel to different stores in your region - we definitely want to hear from you!_

Responsibilities:
* Complete demos, in-store visits, merchandising and store training to an exceptional standard

* Complete in store visits, often visiting 12-13 different retail locations in a day.

* Actively engage with customers through education during visits

* Represent our incredible clients to the highest professional standard

* Build great relationships with stores and retailers in your territory

* Complete in-depth, tailored online training for all brands you represent

* Communicate with your management team swiftly and reliably on all issues

* Excellent time management skills

* Complete any necessary administrative functions such as organizing and maintaining your equipment

Qualifications:
* 1+ years of customer service and /or sales experience

* Passion about driving sales for our clients brands

* Strong oral and written communication skills

* Be a self starter, who can work independently

* Ability to stand for a long period of time (4-6 hours)Ability to bend, reach, turn and twist

* Must be able to travel to and from stores with necessary equipment (which may include a portable demo table and/or cooking equipment) weighing up to 50 lbs.

* Regular weekend availability

Job Type: Part time
Rate of Pay: $18 / hr

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand this a field - based role that requires visiting various retail locations in a day?
• Why are you interested in being a Demonstration Specialist and Merchandiser ?

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)