iRobot Holiday Demo and Sales Specialist

At a Glance :

We are seeking motivated and engaging individuals to represent our client’s popular robotic vacuum products within well-known home furnishings and consumer electronics retailers.

As an iRobot Specialist, you will provide fun and relevant demonstrations to increase brand awareness and help close the sale.

You play a critical role in creating the best customer experience in the industry through best-in-class support. You will report directly to a BDS Regional Manager.

This is a part-time opportunity working 5-hour shifts each Saturday and Sunday from November 2nd through end of 2024. We provide paid, in-depth virtual training to set you up for success in this role.

Motivational contests and incentives will take place throughout this program, and employees that complete all agreed-upon shifts will be able to keep a robot!

Take a look at our video showcasing . Apply today and embark on a new career journey!

Compensation :

$19.00-$21.00 an hour

Overview : WHAT WE OFFER

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive pay

Early wage access-get paid when you need it

401(k) with employer matching

Paid training

Paid sick time

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts and incentives

Referral bonus

Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Deliver excellent sales / customer service as you proactively greet, educate, and engage customers on our client’s robotic vacuums and, ultimately, close the sale

Deliver product demonstrations that are relevant and memorable to increase sales and brand advocacy

Build and cultivate strong relationships with store associates and management as a trusted ally and brand representative

Remain engaging, approachable, confident, and persuasive in any setting

Work within defined procedures to successfully execute all assigned activities

Share observations, concerns, and potential solutions for what works and what can be improved, and reports results daily

Complete required reporting at the end of each shift while on site, including uploading photos of demo set up utilizing

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Experience and Education :

High school diploma, some college education preferred

1 year of retail sales and / or training / demonstrating experience

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Skills and Attributes :

Previous sales and / or demonstration experience consumer electronics, vacuum experience a plus!

Ability to understand, retain and articulate product details in an ongoing, enthusiastic and confident manner with the ability to easily connect with customers and store staff

Proven history of closing sales and exceeding goals

Ability to connect easily with others, share information, and develop relationships with store associatesComplete online reports accurately and promptly

Must have reliable transportation

Engaging and impactful presentation skills

Ability to work weekends

Ability to complete all required training within established timelines

Ability to complete all scheduled shifts, including clocking in / out as per given guidelines

Minimal travel to local retail locations

Physical 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 stand, walk, bend over, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, grasp, push or pull, talk and / or hear

Always lift and carry demo products up to 10 pounds

Frequently lift and carry up to 35 pounds

Continuous hand / eye coordination and fine manipulation

Ability to stand up to 5 hours at a time

Important Information :

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 today’s 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.

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