**p>Retail Sales and Marketing Associate involves in-store sales activities, strategic marketing initiatives designed to drive customer engagement and field sales. Key responsibilities include direct customer interaction, developing promotional campaigns, and analyzing sales data.**
**h3>Key Responsibilities:**
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**li**Customer Engagement & Sales: Greeting customers, providing product information, making recommendations, and processing sales transactions using a Point of Sale (POS) system. This involves upselling and cross‑selling products to meet individual and team sales targets.
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**li**Field Sales & Traveling Representative Duties: Travel to designated territories, businesses, or event locations to promote products and services.
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**li**Conduct face‑to‑face sales presentations, product demonstrations, and outreach to acquire new customers.
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**li**Build relationships with local partners, community organizations, or event coordinators to increase brand visibility.
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**li**Represent the company at trade shows, pop‑up events, or off‑site promotions.
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**li**Maintain a professional presence while working independently in the field and meeting assigned sales targets.
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**li**Marketing Strategy & Execution: Collaborating with marketing teams to develop and execute promotional campaigns, in‑store events, and visual merchandising displays. This may extend to managing media accounts, creating content, and sending out email campaigns.
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**li**Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, resolving complaints, and gathering customer feedback to improve services and drive loyalty.
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**li**Market Analysis & Reporting: Conducting market research, monitoring competitor activity, analysing sales data, and providing insights to management to inform future strategies.
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**li**Inventory & Store Operations: Assisting with stock management, ensuring the sales floor is clean and visually appealing, and coordinating with supply chain teams to ensure product availability.
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**h3>Required Skills & Qualifications:**
**p>Successful candidates for a retail sales and marketing position typically possess a blend of sales, marketing, and interpersonal skills:**
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**li**Communication Skills: Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills are essential for interacting with customers and collaborating with internal teams.
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**li**Sales & Negotiation Abilities: The ability to persuade, negotiate, and close deals while remaining customer-focused.
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**li**Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analysing sales data and market trends to make data‑driven decisions.
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**li**Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with CRM systems, POS software, and potentially digital marketing platforms (SEO, social media, email marketing).
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**li**Adaptability & Initiative: The ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic retail environment and take initiative to address customer needs and store requirements.
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**h3>Ability to commute/relocate:**
**p>Cardiff CF11 8TS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred).**
**h3>Experience:**
**p>Retail sales: 2 years (preferred)**
**h3>Employment Type:**
**p>Full‑Time**
**h3>Ready to Join Us?:**
**p>Send your CV and a short cover letter to hr@globalfoods.co.uk with the subject line “Retail Sales and Marketing Associate”.**