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Retail Development Executive (Freeview)

Employer
Gekko Partners
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary
£21,000 per annum + 10% bonus + Company Car
Closing date
18 Aug 2015

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Business Sector
Non Food & Drink
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Function
Sales

Here’s a business worth getting into.

Following the Digital TV switchover and the introduction of exciting new TV services it is essential that retailers are able to help customers select the most appropriate Freeview service for them.

Freeview has over 10.5 million customers all enjoying the most popular TV programmes subscription free – exactly the way it should be.

With connected SMART TV’s, FreeviewPlay and Freeview HD Recorders now is a very exciting time to join Gekko, Freeview’s field sales agency who supports retailers in helping customers choose Freeview as their preferred digital TV platform.
 

As a Retail Development Executive you will use your flair for business development together with your communication skills you will increase brand awareness, develop and maintain strong retailer relations across multiple store locations within an assigned territory across the Midlands region.
Working collaboratively with the retailer to develop promotional strategies you will ensure sales growth by making sure the retail sales teams have the knowledge, skills, support and tools they need to demonstrate Freeview products. You will monitor and maintain the merchandising in-store and ensure it is on brand and on message.

You will work closely with store managers and sales teams developing staff’s product knowledge by delivering training presentations, promoting brand awareness, sales opportunities and catch-up services to Freeview’s key retail partners.


Successful candidate will also demonstrate:

  • Strong communication skills (written and spoken)
  • Training and coaching skills
  • Adept at working in a sales-driven environment
  • Passion for technology an understanding of Digital TV
  • IT literate and proficiency in MS Office

To be part of this award winning team in a role that offers scope and opportunity, email your CV to talent@gekko-uk.com.

Full driving licence essential as company car will be provided.

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