RETAIL SPECIALIST

  • Full-time

Company Description

Star Tribune is the Upper Midwest’s largest integrated media company, defining and reaching audiences in Minnesota and around the world.

With the region’s most-visited website, one of the largest-circulation newspapers in the country, a range of digital and home-delivered advertising solutions, and numerous mobile and tablet apps, we touch more consumers than any other Minnesota media brand.

Job Description

The Retail Specialist supports single copy operations by visiting retail locations to evaluate merchandising in the marketplace of The Star Tribune and other newspapers and publications related to Star Tribune Media Group. This position develops strong on-going communications with store managers and provides recommendations to increase sales, making corporate proposals as appropriate.  The Retail Sales Specialist ensures effective presentation of Star Tribune products in stores in an effort to increase sales and maintain brand integrity, including making placement and racking recommendations.  This position will generally be scheduled to work three days during the Monday-Friday time frame, and most Saturdays and Sundays.

Qualifications


•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with focus on marketing and merchandising
•    Strong attention to detail: analytic and measurement skills
•    Ability to work independently under minimal supervision, resourceful in gathering information and high level of initiative
•    Strong influencing and customer service skills in building professional relationships
•    Proactive and independent problem solver
•    Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
•    Must have proof of valid driver’s license, auto insurance and have reliable transportation (hatchback, truck or SUV preferred)
•    Ability to lift 30 pounds occasionally 
•    College degree in marketing or related field or equivalent related work experience
•    2+ years related marketing experience, field marketing experience preferred

Posting date 7/30/15
EOE

Additional Information

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