What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Engagement / Sales Specialist position at Summit Retail Solutions?
Summit Retail Solutions, Inc. is a national leader in live sales events, special events, and roadshow-style promotions. We specialize in delivering interactive product presentations that capture consumer attention, communicate key product benefits, and turn customer interest into sales.
Our team is made up of ambitious, results-driven professionals who thrive on engaging with customers, delivering compelling presentations, and closing sales. If you enjoy performing in front of an audience, building customer relationships, and using your communication and persuasion skills to drive sales, we want you to join our growing sales team!
Position Overview:
We are looking for a Customer Engagement and Sales Specialist to join our team! This role is ideal for an outgoing, self-motivated individual who enjoys engaging with people and has a flair for performance. You’ll lead live sales events inside major wholesale retail locations, driving sales through engaging live demonstrations and interactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Live Presentations: Deliver engaging, scripted product presentations to a live audience, using persuasive communication and product knowledge to build customer interest, address questions, and close sales by converting interested customers into buyers. Clearly communicate product features, benefits, and key selling points throughout the presentation.
- Customer Engagement: Engage with customers in a group setting, answering questions and providing information to drive product sales.
- Sales Focus: Drive sales by actively promoting products, engaging customers, and converting customer interest into completed purchases
- Representation: Represent Summit Retail Solutions Inc, their clients and the retailer in a professional and positive manner, ensuring that all interactions with customers reflect our company’s values and standards.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Fluent in English; bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Proven experience in sales, customer service, or performance-related roles.
- Comfortable speaking and engaging with large groups of people.
- Outgoing, energetic, and confident personality with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow a scripted presentation while adding your own flair and style.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Schedule:
- Available to work full-time including weekends
- Typical work week is Wed-Sunday (40 Hours)
- Our events rotate locations with a local territory (40-mile radius)
- Able to reliably get to locations and bring the required display materials and sales items
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods while conducting live presentations and engaging with members during promotional events in a retail setting.
- Ability to lift and transport up to 35 pounds to set up events and manage on-site inventory, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Applicable rest and meal breaks will be provided in accordance with state and local laws.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Paid Training a transition period
- Commission-based pay structure following the training and transition period
- Average reps $800–$1,200 per week.
- Top representatives average $1,200–$2,500 per week.
- Paid training and transition period ensures you're set up for success
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options are available to eligible employees
- Opportunities for advancement and relocation for high-performing reps.
Disclaimers:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options are available to eligible employees following completion of the 60-day probationary period. Coverage is employee-paid, and enrollment is subject to plan eligibility requirements and applicable insurance plan terms.
- Summit Retail Solutions, Inc. is a national company that has travel and relocation opportunities available for top performers.
- Summit Retail Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any qualified applicant on the basis of a protected characteristic unless a bona fide occupational qualification exists.
- Applicants who receive an offer will be required to undergo a background screening as a condition of their employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $800.00 - $1,200.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you read and understood the job description and its minimum requirements?
- This is a full-time position requiring availability Thursday through Sunday, with potential shifts on Mondays or Wednesdays based on business needs. Are you willing and able to work this schedule?
- These events rotate retail locations every 1-2 weeks, within approximately 40 mile radius. Reps must be able to transport event display/sales materials as needed.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $800 - $1,200