Purple Innovation, LLC
Market Development Specialist - Los Angeles, CA
Purple Innovation, LLC, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Market Development Specialist - Los Angeles, CACompensation:
The compensation target range for this role is: $67,200 - $79,000
Job Summary:
At Purple, we are building a world-class Market Development team that supports the future growth of the Wholesale division by creating raving fans. The Market Development Specialist (MDS) role is focused on making every regional and national account as successful as possible by positioning themselves as the experts who can help maximize revenue growth and grow Purple’s Balance of Share (BOS) by giving stores the resources and training needed to sell Purple with confidence and ease.
Travel to Wholesale partner stores and conducting store visits to train on Purple products and build relationships with Retail Sales Associates (RSAs) and store leaders every day is a critical part of this role. When done effectively, the MDS influences how the brand is represented and increases profit for Purple.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Passionate about coaching, training, and selling.
Comfortable presenting in front of large groups, including leadership.
Sales focused whether selling a product or an idea.
Dedicated to bringing a creative & curious approach to problem solving & troubleshooting while challenging the status quo.
Committed to Excellence: Meticulous about detail and accuracy while working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
A Collaborator and Team Player who anticipates and identifies emerging issues and works with team members to assist in the development and implementation of solutions.
Flexible & Results Driven: Able to manage, adapt, and dynamically prioritize multiple work-streams with a positive attitude.
Able to communicate clearly and thoughtfully internally and externally.
Dedicated to the mission of Purple and passionate about your desire to improve lives.
Required Skills, Education, Experience:
2-3 years of experience in Indirect Customer Sales.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Proven history of success in developing and implementing market-level sales strategies.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Computer and Software expertise (Salesforce, Outlook, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Prior experience developing or facilitating training content is highly preferred.
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings to meet the needs of the business.
Ability to travel daily within market, overnight and airline travel required.
A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Residence within your assigned market, or willingness to relocate.
Physical Requirements:
Remaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Adjusting or moving objects up to 25 pounds in all directions.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.
Environmental Conditions:
Noisy open office and retail sales environment.
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) Match
Flexible PTO
Earn a Mattress
Purple Swag
Amazing Purple Products
WHY WORK AT PURPLE?
Make your mark:
We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life.
Gain unique experience:
Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah!
Awesome culture:
Join the tight-knit team at Purple and enjoy working alongside industry experts.
Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
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The compensation target range for this role is: $67,200 - $79,000
Job Summary:
At Purple, we are building a world-class Market Development team that supports the future growth of the Wholesale division by creating raving fans. The Market Development Specialist (MDS) role is focused on making every regional and national account as successful as possible by positioning themselves as the experts who can help maximize revenue growth and grow Purple’s Balance of Share (BOS) by giving stores the resources and training needed to sell Purple with confidence and ease.
Travel to Wholesale partner stores and conducting store visits to train on Purple products and build relationships with Retail Sales Associates (RSAs) and store leaders every day is a critical part of this role. When done effectively, the MDS influences how the brand is represented and increases profit for Purple.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Passionate about coaching, training, and selling.
Comfortable presenting in front of large groups, including leadership.
Sales focused whether selling a product or an idea.
Dedicated to bringing a creative & curious approach to problem solving & troubleshooting while challenging the status quo.
Committed to Excellence: Meticulous about detail and accuracy while working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
A Collaborator and Team Player who anticipates and identifies emerging issues and works with team members to assist in the development and implementation of solutions.
Flexible & Results Driven: Able to manage, adapt, and dynamically prioritize multiple work-streams with a positive attitude.
Able to communicate clearly and thoughtfully internally and externally.
Dedicated to the mission of Purple and passionate about your desire to improve lives.
Required Skills, Education, Experience:
2-3 years of experience in Indirect Customer Sales.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Proven history of success in developing and implementing market-level sales strategies.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Computer and Software expertise (Salesforce, Outlook, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Prior experience developing or facilitating training content is highly preferred.
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings to meet the needs of the business.
Ability to travel daily within market, overnight and airline travel required.
A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Residence within your assigned market, or willingness to relocate.
Physical Requirements:
Remaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Adjusting or moving objects up to 25 pounds in all directions.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.
Environmental Conditions:
Noisy open office and retail sales environment.
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) Match
Flexible PTO
Earn a Mattress
Purple Swag
Amazing Purple Products
WHY WORK AT PURPLE?
Make your mark:
We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life.
Gain unique experience:
Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah!
Awesome culture:
Join the tight-knit team at Purple and enjoy working alongside industry experts.
Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
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