Brand Sales Specialist

Brand Sales SpecialistAdd value right away as a Brand Sales Specialist. You’ll provide retailers with strong sales support elevating their business and alignment with the Specialized Brand. You’ll also develop a deep understanding of our whole business by coordinating cross functionally with other teams, setting you up for a long lasting, successful career with us.**HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE*** Drive consultative selling to successfully build long term relationships with retailer partners* Conduct both inbound and outbound calls with independent bike retailers to secure annual renewals and cross sell new products* Assist retailers with inventory analysis and provide solutions for improving their business* Provide timely follow-up, closure and tracking of all sales* Provide excellent customer service and product expertise to drive sales through retailer channels* Understand and assess your account competitors and trends in the marketplace to adjust and drive business plans through retailer accounts* Develop seasonal assortments, forecasts and scenario plans for assigned accounts using category, account, brand and marketplace knowledge* Collaborate with field representatives, sales leaders, marketing, and product management, to facilitate new programs, messages, campaigns, and offerings**WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN*** Based in Salt Lake City, UT. 5 days a week in office* Fluent in the English language is required. French speaking is a plus!* Proven experience in supplier or retail sales – bonus points for metrics to back up how phenomenal you are!* Strong business insight and curiosity about the cycling industry and our brand - you'll talk with all kinds of customers* Self-motivated and highly flexible, with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment* Ability to balance consistently closing sales and achieving a high level of customer satisfaction* Confidence to overcome objections and convert interest into sales* Excellent communication, interpersonal, time-management and prioritization skills* Ability to work both independently and within a tight-knit team**BENEFITS**As a full-time, regular teammate, you are eligible for the following benefits, beginning the first of the month following your start date.Benefits include:* Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition* Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included)* Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP)* Dental and Vision plans* 401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company* Annual Profit Sharing: Share in the rewards of our collective success through our profit sharing program, with contributions made directly to 401(k) accounts.* Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance* Employee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care* Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off* 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby* Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance* Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement* Industry Pro-Deal Discounts and PerksFor additional information on benefits and perks, please visit: .*Here at Specialized we believe that bikes have the power to change lives for the better. We are a culture of barrier-breakers, but we need your unique ideas and backgrounds to help us push boundaries and change the world. We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who can contribute to our mission of getting people outside. Regardless of your qualifications, if you think this could be you and you're ready to make a difference, please apply! We hope that you will reach out and show us how you can make an impact here.**See what we are up to on**,**, and most importantly, our #**.*### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. #J-18808-Ljbffr