At Stone Systems (www.stone-systems.com) we are looking for a Brand Ambassador to generate countertop leads at Costco warehouses in the Minnesota territory.
- MUST BE OPEN TO WORK WEEKENDS
- TRANSPORTATION (Car allowance of 1k per month)
The Brand Ambassador is responsible for representing Stone Systems and generating Sales Leads in one of our biggest National Accounts: “Costco” by promoting Cosentino products.
This person will conduct Roadshows in the Costco warehouses throughout the territory appointed, visiting a different warehouse each week depending on a calendar previously arranged.
At the roadshow, the Brand Ambassador will interact with every customer that walks by their table and try different tactics to grab their interest and engage in a conversation.
They will be expected to present the different Cosentino countertop products to the customer, answer their questions, and collect their information to generate a sales lead.
Roadshows can be anywhere from 2-5 days and can last anywhere from 8-10 hours, depending on the day.
Typical roadshows are Thursday through Sunday. The roadshow lasts from the time the warehouse opens to the time it closes and should generate between 6 to 10 leads a day. These leads will then be converted into a sales appointment which will be attended by an In-Home Sales Consultant to close the sale.
Job Expectations
- Setup, attend & breakdown roadshows at Costco warehouses according to planned schedules.
- Generate qualified Leads through interaction with the customers in the warehouse that can be converted into sales
- Enter Leads into a lead tracking software including correct contact information and the materials the customer is interested in
- Follow up on leads entered weekly, to determine if they’ve converted into appointments and were sold
- Submit daily reports through a tablet with a summary of your day & what was accomplished at the Roadshow.
- Engage with every customer as they’re walking by
- Create a customized sales pitch to engage customers & start a conversation
- Promote new colors and applications as they’re launched
- Provide product knowledge to the customers and answer their questions
- Create a relationship with the Management team at every warehouse and keep the contact database updated
- Other tasks as assigned by management
EXPERIENCE
- Experience as a promoter of products or services
- Background in sales, design, retail or hospitality (1-2 years)
EDUCATION
KNOWLEDGE
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Basic knowledge of apple products (iphone/ipad)
- Ability to quickly learn software
- Knowledge of countertops, cabinets, residential remodeling, or related industry experience
SKILLS
- Well-developed verbal & written communication skills
- Capacity to multitask
- Highly self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Customer service oriented
- Ability to type professional emails in Outlook on a tablet
- Quick learner & high knowledge retention
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs
- Be able to stand for 8 hours or more a day
Job Type:
· Full Time
Pay:
20 per hour
· This position includes a set monthly vehicle allowance to cover travel & vehicle expenses.
· This position is eligible for a bonus when a Lead is successfully converted into a Sales Appointment, and when the Sales Appointment results in a closed Sale. Up to $50 per customer
Schedule:
· Varies depending on Costco’s roadshow assignment
Stone Systems (www.stone-systems.com) is the largest network of commonly owned stone fabrication shops in the North America. Currently, there are 10 Stone Systems shops throughout the US. The company is part of the Cosentino group (www.cosentino.com), a dependable and reliable stone surface manufacturer with over 70 years of experience in the natural stone industry. In addition to having the largest production capacity of any manufacturer of quartz and other surfacing products, Cosentino also has a worldwide distribution network.
You will join a company:
· With an international mindset and presence in 80+ countries.
· With an amazing growth story, sustained by an extraordinary innovation with products such as Silestone®, Dekton® and Sensa by Cosentino®.
· In which you will be able to demonstrate your great sales set skills and grow your career in a challenging project.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you available and willing to work weekends as part of this role? (Yes/No)
License/Certification:
- Driver's license (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Paul, MN (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
