TRUNK SHOW SALES REPRESENTATIVE
JOB SUMMARY
Robert Redd distributes the upscale Robert Redd branded
apparel through its website www.robertredd.com,
its retail store in Charlottesville, VA, and independently owned specialty
retailers throughout the country.
The primary responsibility of this position is trunk show
sales. This individual will be reviewed upon his or her ability to generate
revenue and profit through the trunk show sales channel.
Candidate will be responsible for covering the mid-Atlantic and points beyond.
Specific responsibilities of the Sales position are as follows:
- Personality Traits: Outgoing, enthusiastic, energetic person with a professional demeanor.
- Show Time: Attend every show. During event, he/she must interact with consumers and show host, visually merchandise product, track sales and ensure all items are packed and shipped home appropriately.
- Relationship
Building: Develop relationships
with hosts and consumers. He/She is responsible for creating
positive contacts for Robert Redd in all circumstances.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Physical demands – Comfortable driving a van, loading and unloading merchandise
Proficient with Word & Excel- technologically savvy enough to track sales through inventory database,
Ability to work within a budget
Active at show – Create a buzz surrounding the Robert Redd
Sales orientated
Self-starting
Committed to serving the customer – providing customer service
Multitasker
COMPENSATION:
Commission-based only – 10% plus expenses (gas, hotel, food stipend)
Ability to make upwards of $40K in first year
Room for growth – future company participation
*Personalized Resume and Cover
Letter Required
PRESIDENT AND COO
JOB SUMMARY
Under policy direction of the CEO & Chairman of the Board of Directors,
serves as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer; provides
effective leadership and direction in planning, implementing, and administering
the Robert Redd, LLC (“Robert Redd”) Business Plan, Strategy and related
projects; exercises initiative and judgment in carrying out assigned
responsibilities; analyzes complex situations accurately and takes effective
and appropriate actions; and manages and directs all Company activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Directs the execution of the Company’s Business Plan and Growth Strategy,
including implementation and oversight of all internal operations including the
planning, ordering, production, logistics, inventory control and quality
assurance of men’s boys’, and ladies’ apparel. Oversight on all Sales and
Marketing activities; additionally will have full oversight over all business
activities for Robert Redd.
2. Advises and makes recommendations on matters before the Board of Directors,
informs the Board and CEO regarding situations and developments that affect the
Business.
3. Prepares and presents an annual budget; controls budget after adoption, and
assures judicious management of Company funds and assets.
4. Recruits, supervises and directs Company staff.
5. Plans, directs and supervises the growth of the Company, negotiates with
suppliers and partners and presents proposals to the Board of Directors.
6. Works with potential investors, partners and interested parties to obtain
participation in and support for business activities.
7. Analysis of the company’s sales, customers, demographics, and trends is
required to provide data points for reporting to the team and participating
with the planning and production of inventory and sales efforts.
8. This position is responsible for overseeing the Production Department of the
Company; additionally responsible for improving relationships with
manufacturers and suppliers.
9. Responsible for holding daily and weekly meeting to guide and direct the
Company’s activities; additionally the weekly analysis of sales and marketing
efforts.
10. Oversee the Company’s culture, always cultivating the best practices for
being the best in customer service.
FREEDOM TO ACT
Work is performed in accordance with general direction from the Board of
Directors but with considerable latitude for individual judgment and
initiative. Performance is reviewed by conference and by observation of
results.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein 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 regularly required to
sit, talk, see and hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk
and lift or move up to 100 pounds. The employee must be able to verbally
communicate in a concise manner. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision and working at a video display terminal for prolonged
periods of time.
MBA and/or experience managing a profitable business unit required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is representative of that an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The primary place of performance is an office/warehouse environment
with attendant noise level.
Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Excellent Management Skills
Excellent Organizational Skills
Sales experience is a must
Marketing experience is a plus
Management and growth experience is a must
Prior Brand Management is a plus.
Excellent
Computer Skills required
*Personalized Resume and Cover Letter Required