Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Market Specialist is to create awareness/excitement and use of our products, services and promotions at the Service Dealer level (i.e. placing strut displays and placing/updating POP materials).

• Gather competitive information
• Execute customer/event specific action plans defined by Region/Division Manager including:
• Prospect/opportunity calls
• Clinics
• Ride & Drive support
• Performance Trailer support
• Create innovative trade promotions/programs
• Attend trade shows
• Assess/recognize current customer needs and anticipate emerging needs
• Effectively balance the need for quality of service with speed of delivery
• Complete all requested/required paperwork in a timely manner, manage in the best interest of the company all assets assigned and utilize good judgment in commitment and spending of company funds
• Move product inventories, conduct customer changeovers, relocate customer inventories, etc.

Required Skills

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including both oral and written communications.
• Strong presentation/training skills with the ability to address large groups.
• Energetic, self-starter.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to stay effectively organized.
• Must possess the ability to convey a sense of urgency and manage plans against goals.
• PC proficient (presentations, spreadsheets, word processing).
• Ability to work effectively under stressful situations.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field is required (sales or automotive aftermarket management, preferred)
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of working time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity for computer work.

This is an entry-level position.