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Are you a coffee and kitchen gadget enthusiast who enjoys communicating with others?  We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic individual to join our team visiting various specialty retail locations representing Philips Domestic Appliances, a leader of small appliances.   As a Weekend Demo and Training Specialist you will engage with consumers conducting demonstrations and you will bring genuine excitement for the brand by sharing the features and benefits of the products with store associates, training in both a 1-on-1 and group setting.  Find your inspiration with Philips!

This is a part-time opportunity working up to 10 hours per week.    This position is a combination of weekend demonstrations and flexible monthly training visits.   This role requires in-market travel for store visits (up to a 30-mile radius).

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WHAT WE OFFER 

• $23-$25/hour
• Weekly pay schedule with bonus potential
• Early wage access - get paid when you need it 
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid training 
• Paid mileage and drive-time 
• Employee assistance plan 
• Paid sick time 
• Referral bonus opportunities 
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

• Build brand loyalty and creditability with in-store retail sales associates 
• Engage customers during high-traffic times at select demo day events to drive sales
• Travel within an assigned market to visit all stores in the territory according to the designated frequency 
• Facilitate informal, formal, and group trainings to retail associates and managers 
• Report industry intelligence regarding the program and marketing environment strategically for each tactic  
• Provide merchandising services for display compliance verification and competitive details by maintaining product displays and product functionality while in-store 
• Respond to supervisor requests and correspondence in a timely fashion 
• Other tasks as requested by your supervisor 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience and Education: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• 1+ years of Retail, Marketing, or Agency experience; field representative experience is helpful, but not mandatory 
• Experience in training and communications 

Skills and Attributes: 

• Must obtain ServSafe certification before starting this position - trained upon hiring
• Strong communication skills 
• Detail oriented  
• Strong presentation skills 
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint applications 
• Ability to travel within assigned territory and approved out-of-scope assignments as needed 
• Ability to drive on behalf of the company in compliance with company guidelines with reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance 

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 sit, stand, walk, bend over, grasp, talk and/or hear, and drive 
• Occasionally lift and carry supplies up to 20 lbs. 
• Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation 

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.

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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.