Retail Account Specialist - South Central: Shreveport, La Or East Texas
Simmons Bedding Company (Northern Louisiana, Louisiana)

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Simmons Bedding Company, maker of the world famous Beautyrest mattress, is actively recruiting for a Retail Account Specialist for our South Central - Shreveport, LA or Eastern Texas territory.

 

DUTIES: The Retail Account Specialist (RAS) is the interface between the customer and Simmons in a geographic region. This position is responsible for training and increasing market share within accounts in a geographical district.

 

Interacts with Strategic Account Managers (SAMs) to understand training needs of Simmons dealers and provide appropriate feedbackBuild positive working relationships with the retail floor sales staff and managementPresent and communicate dealer tailored training programs.  Educate the retail floor sales staff on the advantages and benefits of Simmons products.  Maintain client confidentialityIncrease market share within accounts through better selling, increased floor space, superior customer service and retail sales trainingEducate the retail principles on the profit implications of selling Simmons productsCoordinate deliveries and returns with retailer’s warehouse in a timely fashionEnsure that Simmons products and marketing message is positively representedObserve competition impact and strategy deployment in the market and communicate observations to the Retail Sales Manager (RSM).Handle customer complaint issues Other duties as assigned

 

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

2 -3 years of retail sales, training, or teaching experience Ability to communicate and deliver presentations in small and large group settingsAbility to build strong customer relationships and demonstrate positive conflict resolution skillsAbility to demonstrate team building skills and function well within a cohesive team environmentProficient in the MS Office Suite:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the InternetMust be open to frequent overnight travel and frequent Saturday and holiday hours

 

EDUCATION:

Bachelors Degree and/or equivalent work experience preferred

 

PAY & BENEFTIS:

Simmons associates enjoy competitive wages and advancement opportunities.  Our full-time associates are invited to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid training, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), short-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and an employee discount on products.

 

ABOUT SIMMONS:

Atlanta-based Simmons Bedding Company is one of the world's largest mattress manufacturers, manufacturing and marketing a broad range of products including Beautyrest®, BackCare®, BackCare Kids®, Olympic® Queen, Deep Sleep® and HealthSmartä.  The Company operates 17 conventional bedding manufacturing facilities and three juvenile bedding manufacturing facilities across the United States and Puerto Rico. Simmons is committed to developing superior mattresses and promoting a higher quality sleep for consumers around the world. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.simmons.com.

 

APPLY: In order to apply, please send your resume and salary requirements.

 

Simmons is proud to be an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.