Qualcomm Market Development Manager - BDS Connected Solutions, LLC.

Earn weekly pay with BDS!  We are seekinga motivated, engaging, and naturally strong communicatorwith proven experience within a retail/sales environment for our Market Development Manager opportunity.  Youare responsible forrepresenting Qualcomm by visiting selected retail locations within your territory to drive sales, enhance brand advocacy, ensure the product is being represented correctly, and develop and maintain good relationships with the stores.  You will also coordinate and execute promotional and special events.  Total weekly work hours range from 18-24 based upon territory. You will be required to work 4-5 hours every Saturday and Sunday with additional flexible hours during the week.   

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WHAT WE OFFER 

• Compensation is $22.00-$24.00 based on experience with quarterly bonus potential  
• Weekly pay and early wage access - get paid when you need it
• Monthly technology allowances
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral bonus
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Establish and build retailer relationships on behalf of Qualcomm to help drive sales
• Travel within assigned market to visit all stores in the territory according to the designated frequency
• Total work week expected hours between 18 and 24 hrs
• Sales focus on the weekends doing 4-5 hour demo events
• Weekly Regional Call and remain active on the Team Chat
• Conduct product demonstrations and sales presentations for consumers
• Provide ongoing formal and informal training to retailers and store associates 
• Maintain product displays and product functionality while in-store
• Create and implement promotional and special events
• Report competitive information in a timely fashion
• Complete all administrative duties requested by management
• Respond to supervisor requests and correspondence in a timely fashion 
• Display a professional demeanor while representing Qualcomm and BDS Connected Solutions
• Strive to consistently meet sales goals and all program objectives
• Assists with management of territory for seasonal and special events/programs to include but not limited to; coverage scheduling and part-time employee supervision if necessary
• Other tasks as requested by management

WHAT YOU’LL BRING 

Experience and Education: 

• 2+ years of related product experience 
• 2+ years of retail/sales experience  
• High School Diploma or equivalent 

Skills and Attributes: 

• Previous experience in a field sales/retail environment 
• Strong communication and negotiation skills 
• Detail oriented   
• Strong presentation skills 
• Ability to travel within a designated market 
• 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, talk and/or hear  
• Regularly lift and carry up to 10 pounds 
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds  
• Occasionally crouch, lift overhead, bend over, kneel, push, or pull 
• Occasionally travel via personal vehicle or other forms of transportation 

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 www.BDSsolutions.com for more information.