Earn weekly pay with BDS! As an iRobot Retail Sales and Demo Specialist, you are responsible for representing our client's popular robotic vacuum products within well-known home furnishings, home improvement, and/or consumer electronics retails. In this role, you will approach and engage customers, provide fun and relevant demonstrations, and are motivated and able to close the sale. You play a critical role in creating the best customer experience in the industry through best-in-class support. Our ideal candidate is driven, engaging, and brings prior retail, sales, and/or brand advocacy experience. This role reports to the Regional Manager and works 10 hours per weekend on Saturdays and Sundays. Take a look at our video showcasing Why You Belong at BDS . Apply today and embark on a new career journey!
WHAT WE OFFER Compensation is $20.00 an hour Weekly pay and early wage access -get paid when you need it 401(k) with employer match Paid training Paid sick time Employee assistance program Employee discounts and incentives Referral bonus Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees WHAT YOU'LL DO Works within defined procedures to successfully execute all assigned activities Delivers excellent sales/customer service as you proactively greet, educate, and engage customers on our client's robotic vacuums and, ultimately, close the sale Demonstrates sales leadership and accountability by achieving daily and weekly sales goals Delivers product demonstrations that are relevant and memorable, increase sales and brand advocacy Builds and cultivates strong relationships with store associates and management as a trusted ally and brand representative Use personal smartphone for BDS platforms and Microsoft Office apps to check in, execute demonstration shift, complete call reports in-store, and check out Call reporting content should include accurate reporting that includes observations of retailer, customers, retail sales associate feedback, success stories, and potential solutions for what works and what can be improved on each shift Reports market activities, trends, and submits pictures of display setup and sales daily WHAT YOU'LL BRING Experience and Education: High school diploma Previous experience in consumer electronics sales or related products, demonstrations and/or brand advocacy in the retail channel; experience with vacuums is a plus! Skills and Attributes: Self-driven with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and prioritize workload Excellent time management and organizational skills Strong demonstration, conversion, and competitive sales skills Proven interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to easily approach and connect with customers and store staff Ability to understand, retain and articulate product details in an ongoing, enthusiastic, confident, and personal manner Reliable transportation to travel between store locations within assigned territory while transporting supplies Engaging and impactful presentation skills Ability to work weekends and complete all scheduled shifts, including checking in/out as per given guidelines; the typical schedule is Saturday and Sunday varying from 10 AM–3 PM or 12 PM–5 PM dependent on retailer Ability to complete all required training within established timelines Ability to be socially focused as well as approachable and confident, conveying an engaging and persuasive communication style in any setting 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 stand, walk, bend over, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, grasp, push or pull, talk and/or hear Always lift and carry items up to 10 pounds into the store Frequently lift and carry up to 35 pounds 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.
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.
BDS Connected Solutions offers a complete suite of Connected Commerce solutions that blend Advocacy, Training, Retail, Virtual, Experiential, and Digital environments to influence the modern buyer, regardless of where they are on their shopping journey. Since 1985, BDS has been inspired by innovation; as we continue to evolve as a trendsetter in today's disruptive market, we enable our clients to do the same. Our industry-leading experts never stop working to discover, design, and deploy custom buying solutions that empower brands to achieve and exceed their unique sales goals. BDS is headquartered in Irvine, California with a regional office in New York City, New York. Visit us at for more information.
