JOB – Specialized is looking for a Tech Rep & Merchandiser

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Job Description

To strengthen its field sales department, Specialized is recruiting a collaborator who will support its distribution network in two strategic functions. On the one hand, Technical Training dedicated to Turbo technologies, and on the other hand, Merchandising, mainly dedicated to developing sales of equipment and accessories. The collaborator will be integrated into the French Marketing office based in La Voulte-Sur-Rhône (07), but will travel frequently. Positions are available for the West of France. Your main mission will be, on the one hand, to ensure perfect understanding, knowledge, and use of TURBO technologies and processes among retailers, to provide practitioners/consumers with a complete and high-performance service. Your second mission will be to optimize the presence and presentation of Specialized equipment within points of sale. You will be responsible for showcasing the ranges. Note: TURBO represents all bikes and all technologies benefiting from pedal assistance.

Mission Description

1. TURBO TECH REP

o You explain and train store salespeople and technicians on all TURBO technologies. As such, you work in tandem with SBCU trainers. As the TURBO referent, the ranges and specifications hold no secrets for you.

o You participate with the relevant departments and collaborators in setting up specific programs related to TURBO development (e.g., the Test program).

o You participate in showrooms, new product launches, press presentations, or any event related to TURBO activity.

o You keep a curious eye on the competition and the market, to regularly provide constructive feedback on the segment’s evolution.

o You are consulted and participate in the development of digital communication materials and printed matter related to TURBO.

o You support Sales Managers during launch campaigns when taking B2B orders.

2. MERCHANDISER

o You analyze shelves (Evowalls and panels) and collect qualitative and quantitative data to perfect an effective offer.

o You are proactive, you set up products and organize the presentation of walls dedicated to the ranges.

o You ensure that informative signage is well positioned.

o You train retailer teams in merchandising methods.

o You support range launches in collaboration with the marketing department (presentation and merchandising of the launched product).

o You are involved in the inauguration of points of sale and brand corners in support of the Retail team.

Required Skills

You are made for this position if you possess the skills below:

• Creativity,
• Rigor and anticipation skills,
• Adaptability,
• Persuasive ability,
• Experience in the Retail sector and excellent knowledge of the cycling world,
• You are technically trained and love the product,
• You have excellent command of English and French, both written and spoken,
• You master and appreciate IT tools and the use of social media.

Candidate Profile

With a minimum of a two-year higher education degree and at least 3 years of successful experience, you are passionate about commercial challenges, customer relations, technological challenges, mobility, and the world of cycling. You are organized, methodical, rigorous, and have good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a team.

➔ Apply at: recrutement-fr@specialized.com