Event Demo Specialist, Racquet Sports - Boca Raton, United States - Wilson Sporting Goods

Description

Overview:

Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. And these are the qualities that our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete.

We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences, and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing product means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And thats why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow, and realize their own full potential.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference and who love to help others win. Join us.

We are currently seeking an Event Demo Specialist to represent our Racquet Sports business in Florida.

Event Demo Specialists have a passion for their sport as well as achieving and exceeding company sales goals and expanding our market share.

As an Event Demo Specialist, you will:

• Drive promotions and community engagement at both major events (e.g. tournaments) and local events (e.g. demonstrations at local facilities)
• Increase Wilsons brand presence and image with customers and consumers.
• Develop and maintain great working relationships with key players in each account.
• Recruit and help manage high visibility teaching pros and juniors to enhance the promotion of Wilson Racquet Sports
• Help achieve annual regional sales plan and product category objectives.
• Merchandise our products so they stand apart from our competition.
• Work with local Territory Managers to launch activities in effort to increase market share in their territories.

This role requires passion for the sport of Racquet Sorts, a bachelors degree in business or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of previous sales experience in packaged goods or a similar industry. Other qualifications include:

Extensive knowledge of the Racquet Sports market, products, and industry, including consumer trends and competitive activity

• Racquet sales / Racquet Customer Service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Racquet sports and Racquet equipment
• General Racquet product knowledge of all the major brands
• Ability to travel independently throughout the territory and work remotely in a home office setting.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, analytical ability, and strategic vision
• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.