Assistant Manager, Sales - Blue Store, Myrtle Beach, SC

Posted:
8/27/2024, 9:27:41 AM

Location(s):
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States ⋅ South Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Growth & Marketing ⋅ Sales & Account Management


Summary
 

Leads a sales team responsible for group and individual product sales and marketing/promoting products at events. Coordinates implementation of sales/marketing initiatives and materials to promote multiple product lines. Provides daily coaching and feedback to the Retail staff to meet established sales goals.


Description
 

Location: Myrtle Beach, SC

What You'll Do:

  • Provides input into tactical marketing plans for the creation and production of sales events, community events, ad-hoc outings and inventory within specific budget. Works closely with marketing and local leadership to promote the company’s brand, build customer relationships and support achievement of business objectives. Provides support to the retail centers to ensure proper staffing levels.

  • Responsible for effective scheduling to ensure event supplies are available and properly stored on the mobile and appropriate coordination of the mobile unit and staff for all events. Manages collateral and promotional items following established program guidelines, including inventory and organization of storage area. Responsible for ordering/replacement of items as necessary.

  • Provides input to management on staff performance. Works closely with corporate staff and leaders to recommend training as needed to achieve performance goals. Coaches team members to achieve individual goals and to meet overall sales goals. Communicates criteria to achieve high performance service.

  • Participates in community activities and in local organizations. Supports local presence organization and association integration to assist and leverage relationships for BCBSSC community.

  • Serves as backup to the Retail Sales Manager, is cross-trained and completes required service training to effectively work in the following areas: sales, service and retail operations.


Required Education:

  • Bachelor's.


Required Degree Equivalency:

  • 4 years of related work experience.


Required Work Experience:

  • 3 years retail or healthcare sales/service experience.


Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to plan, develop, and execute marketing campaigns and meet sales goals. Demonstrated sales team motivation skills.

  • Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions. Good judgment skills.

  • Demonstrated leadership, customer service, presentation, and organizational skills.

  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

  • Analytical or critical thinking skills.

  • Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others. Ability to direct, motivate, and assess performance of others.


Required Software and Other Tools:

  • Microsoft Office.


Required Training:

  • Department of Insurance Licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire in state employed. Licensure must be maintained while in job. Other licensures and certifications may be required and maintained due to assigned products.


Preferred Skills and Abilities:

  • Experience in retail marketing, direct to consumer marketing, and/or marketing communications.


Preferred Licenses and Certificates:

  • South Carolina Department of Insurance licensure.


Work Environment:

  • Typical office and Mobile environment. Frequent travel throughout South Carolina. Flexible work hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.



 

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