Brand Ambassador

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Brand Ambassador to visit retail stores across a designated territory on behalf of several leading brands to complete new product launch & display installations, merchandising and promotional material placement. If you have strong communication skills, the confidence to build relationships with in-stores and have a natural ability to communicate with people at all levels, we want to hear from you! The successful candidate will work 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and earn £27,840 per annum plus £500 pcm Car Allowance or Company Car.

The Requirements

• Experience of working within retail environments or managing a territory across multiple locations is beneficial but not essential
• Excellent organisational skills – the ability to manage multiple objectives working across different projects at the same time, efficiently
• An acute eye for detail – you will be required to read store planograms and to interpret data to provide insight and feedback following work undertaken in store
• Ability to apply broad thinking, assessing in store opportunities to drive improvements against target driven KPIs
• Highly effective verbal communicator – a proven track record of building relationships and communicating at multiple levels
• I.T. literacy and understanding of consumer technology – training will be provided but you should be comfortable with using technology
• Full driving licence

Role responsibilities

• Building positive relationships in retailers with key contacts to achieve SIG’s client objectives and influence store sales performance
• Effectively communicate with store staff to clearly define visit objectives and review changes and future action plans
• Ensure client products are displayed and merchandised according to agreed planograms
• Work with stores to identify and fix stock availability issues
• Ensure all Point of Purchase items are effectively displayed to maximise end user and consumer brand awareness to increase sales
• You will be required to store a small amount of stock & equipment at home for work use
• Ability to adapt to change and react to short term activity objectives, delivering results positively and proactively
• Work to KPI’s, set by SIG clients, working to increase performance of both personal and team goals
• Attend National team meetings and local field accompaniments as necessary

What we offer in return

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional holiday for long service
• Buy/Sell Holiday
• Life assurance 4x your annual salary
• Employee assistance program including free and confidential 24/7 GP services
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance
• Electric Car Scheme
• Flexible working
• Training opportunities for personal development through Smart Learn
• Paid volunteering days
• Quarterly events to celebrate success

D&I Statement

At Service Innovation Group (SIG), we strive to create an environment of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging where every voice is heard and valued. Our Great Place to Work accreditation as best employer of the year for women, reflects our dedication to an inclusive culture. As a carbon-neutral and a living wage employer, we're dedicated to creating a vibrant workplace. Join our dynamic, inclusive environment where your unique contributions drive our success!

Why work for SIG?

For over 40 years Service Innovation Group have provided best in class field marketing solutions for some of the world’s biggest brands. With 500 employees in the UK and over 40,000 across Europe, we are Europe’s number one outsource people management and consultancy agency.,

Supported by the very latest inhouse technology, our experts from all over the world deliver tailor made field solutions for our clients.

We are proud to be a carbon neutral business and work closely with carbon neutral Britain to support conservation projects to offset our emissions each year. We are also verified by the Safe Contractor, another accreditation we are extremely proud of.

Your journey with us begins with great relationships built by our people - that’s why our employee partnerships average 7 years or more, something we are immensely proud of.

At SIG we don’t just look after our customers we look after each other. We understand that everyone has a lot going on and we do our best to support the health and wellbeing of each other. Our people are our business and we put our people first above all else.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,840.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

• Would you be able to travel around Ashford and surrounding areas as part of the role?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person