**IQOS Retail Specialist** **Description** Do you want to be a part of a big change? Are you passionate about innovation and technology? Do you enjoy developing new customer experiences? Join our Austin, Texas team to launch IQOS, a new premium heated tobacco product. IQOS has been successfully introduced in 82 markets worldwide. Now it is time to bring it to the U.S. and we are looking for **Retail Specialist** to make it happen. Mosaic has been retained by Philip Morris International’s U.S. affiliate, Triaga Inc., to operate Triaga’s retail channels in the U.S. **IQOS Retail Specialist** will welcome all legal-age smokers and nicotine users as they enter the store, be attentive and available to understand their needs and provide an exceptional experience. The ideal candidate will be a goal-driven individual, expected to create and promote an extraordinary experience that is focused on the consumer, while guiding all legal-age smokers and nicotine users through relevant store experiences throughout the entirety of the interaction and purchase. **What you’ll do:** Following procedures and local regulations, conduct a personalized product trial with a legal-age smoker or nicotine user, allowing them to experience the products and consumables while adapting to the individual (e.g., objections, concerns, etc). Greet all new and returning legal-age smokers and nicotine users as they walk in store with a warm, friendly attitude and be attentive to their needs. Use effective questioning to uncover the needs of legal-age smokers and nicotine users, understand their preferences, and other additional information to help convert them to smoke-free products. Support daily inventory levels, movement and controls. Register legal-age smoker/nicotine user in the digital database with their consent. Consistent with a consumer-centric approach offer technical support with product and additional accessories (e.g. cleaning stick), replacements to aide in the legal-age smoker and nicotine users’ complete conversion to smoke-free products. Monitor point of sale throughout the day for inventory. Have awareness of delivery schedule and follows correct protocol if stock runs out. Ensure product display in-store is consistent with client guidelines and that displays and devices are cleaned and functioning properly. Complete accounting and paperwork associated with cash receipts and prices and conducts physical inventories. Manage execution of opening and closing procedures, including visual merchandising, inventory management, and system reconciliation. Daily cleaning to meet guidelines and store standards. Verification of interested consumers to ensure they are 21 years of age or above. **Qualifications** **Who you are:** At least 5 years of field sales experience or retail in a B2C environment. Knowledge of retail or business systems (e.g. POS, MS Office etc.). Thrives off consumer engagement- ability to build experiences across multiple skillsets, including sales and consumer service, is strongly preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence others. Ability to build strong relationships through active listening and empathy. Proven experience collecting and reporting information on competitive product and service offerings to management. Proven ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and integrity. Outstanding organizational, time management, attention to detail, and prioritization skills. Excellent judgment, effective problem-resolution skills, and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities. Excellent written communication, verbal communication, and presentation skills. Can work independently at times with little direction as well as collaboratively with other sales representatives. Capable of keeping sensitive consumer data secure and confidential. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required. Must be 24 years of age, or older. **Along with competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role may be eligible for the following:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug and Telehealth Tax Savings through Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Account Company Paid Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance 401(k) Plan with Company Match Legal Insurance Company Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Tuition Reimbursement (Degree and Professional Certification Programs) Bonus Opportunities Technology Reimbursement Access to Use Approved AI Tools Excellent Recognition Programs Committed to Development with Dedicating a Day for this Purpose Quarterly and Providing Programs for Leadership Development and Management Essentials Actively Promotes from Within Represent a Company Dedicated to a Sustainable Future **Follow us on the following:** **Facebook** (click here) **Instagram** (click here) **LinkedIn** (click here) **Mosaic** is the leading North American integrated marketing and sales agency, specializing sales, training, experiential, and digital & virtual solutions. At Mosaic, we are never satisfied with the status quo and are in constant search for new ideas and new ways to help our clients build their brands amidst the evolving dynamic of empowered consumers, leveraging new technologies and approaches. Together as a team we deliver for those results to our clients every day. Mosaic is not about standing out from the crowd - we lead it! **Mosaic North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer** DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Mosaic reserves the right to modify all or part of any job descriptions at its discretion in order to meet and or exceed the needs of the business. 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