LG Area Sales Manager

At A Glance Channel Partners is seeking a dynamic and innovative Area Sales Manager to drive sales and enhance customer satisfaction for one of the world's leading home electronics brands, LG. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering exceptional store support and achieving sales targets for LG’s Media Solutions (MS) business. This is a full-time, ongoing role working Tuesday-Saturday. Your Main Goals:   Oversee LG's presence in assigned retail locations, ensuring optimal product placement, brand visibility, and display functionality Implement sales strategies and activities to boost product sell-through and market share Foster strong relationships with store leadership and associates to maintain brand awareness and loyalty Meet or exceed LG sales targets and market share goals through effective sales initiatives Act as a liaison to various channels, supporting LG's overall sales and marketing objectives Apply today and embark on a new career journey! Minimum Pay USD $26.00/Hr. Maximum Pay USD $28.00/Hr. What We Offer Weekly pay with early wage access – get paid when you need it!  Health and wellness benefits plans   Paid time off and holidays   401(k) with employer matching  Paid training, drive time, and mileage Technology allowance Referral bonus  Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs  Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees  What You'll Do Achieve and/or exceed LG sales targets in assigned retail locations  Compile competitive realities and insights, as well as feedback on LG products, displays, and overall strategy  Develop and execute a weekly visit plan based on solid data analysis  Manage all relationships at assigned stores (with store leadership, category, merchandising, install, and service managers, as well as consumers, etc.) with a strong focus on influencing sales and sales strategy with store associates and management. Develop LG brand advocates throughout the store Maintain a solid understanding of industry trends, technology, and competitive information, and report progress of retail relationships  Represent LG and BDS Connected Solutions in a professional business manner (dress, demeanor, communication, etc.) and to the highest standards of excellence when working with clients  Train in-store sales associates and managers in formal and informal settings on the features and benefits of LG products, the operation of LG vendor pads and brand walls, and the step-up process among various product tiers; offer a thorough understanding of LG product line and industry offerings to consumers and store associates – all geared to drive sales results and advocacy for LG  Coordinate all aspects of LG's in-store presence, sales calls, training, assisted-selling hours, and special event schedule planning; resolve in-store issues; manage relationships with in-store management and staff, as well as consumers, to ensure LG's goals are met  Coordinate and conduct demo days, specialized training, assisted-selling hours, and special event schedule planning; facilitate in-store activities to optimize sales and increase sell-through of LG products  Troubleshoot and resolve level 1 issues with displays. Report all remaining issues with LG product displays and track resolution, ensure LG products are set to plan-o-gram, and gain commitments for increased shelf share  Complete all required reporting for store tasks and field training activities on a timely basis  Adhere to pre-determined budgets, policies, and procedures; execute program initiatives as directed  What You'll Bring Experience and Education:    Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience preferred  3+ years’ experience selling in the retail channel; experience selling home entertainment preferred  Training experience and/or project management experience are preferred   Skills and Attributes:   Ability to travel daily within the assigned territory and approximately 15% of the time outside of the market.  Working knowledge of retail business, execution, and products  Strong sales analytical skills, including data analysis, planning, and influencing skills  Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other team members  Self-driven with the ability to complete multiple store visits daily  Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask, effectively manage conflicting priorities, and meet established deadlines  Ability and willingness to work varying schedules based on client needs, including nights and weekends, as needed  Professional in demeanor, dress, and behavior at all times  Strong verbal and written communication skills  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related computer hardware and software  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:  Lift 50lbs with the ability to move, install, and/or set up products as needed in stores or for special events and training Regularly sit, grasp, talk and/or hear Occasionally walk and/or stand Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation   Drive/provide transportation to travel among 3 stores per day  Important Information Channel Partners Solutions 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 disabilit