Business Channel Associate

BWI Companies, Inc.; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with generous 1

Excellent health

Dental & vision care plan options

Flexible spending account and health-s

Life & disability insurance

Paid vacation

8 paid company holidays

Job summary

BWI Companies, Inc. is seeking a Business Channel Associate to support and promote corporate sales and marketing into the ornamental market. You will plan training, coordinate events, assist with BWI Expo, and facilitate communication with vendor partners.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills, plus a bachelor’s degree and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year of related sales or marketing experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Some travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales support materials tailored to the ornamental market, including vendor programmes and product sell sheets.
• Plan and coordinate training opportunities for sales staff based on marketing focus and staff development needs.
• Assist in planning and coordinating the BWI Expo and other critical trade shows for the ornamental market.
• Provide sales and technical support to the sales team, including literature, program information, and vendor referrals.
• Assist in planning ornamental marketing programs and coordinating relevant marketing activities and promotions.
• Plan and coordinate customer activities and training events as directed.
• Facilitate communication between key vendors and BWI sales staff.
• Create and maintain sales reports and assist with related sales functions.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Business Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team and serve as a Business Channel Associate. In this position you will support and promote corporate sales and marketing efforts into the ornamental market, including planning and coordinating sales training, customer events, assisting with BWI Expo, planning and implementing marketing activities, and facilitating communication with vendor partners.

More specifically you will:

• Develop sales support materials specific to the ornamental market including, but not limited to vendor early order programs, new product introductions, product positioning, and sell sheets.
• Plan and coordinate training opportunities for sales staff based on marketing focus and staff development needs.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of the BWI Expo as well as other trade shows deemed critical to the ornamental market.
• Provide sales and technical support to sales staff as necessary to include answering training resources, sales support literature, program information, and handling vendor referrals.
• Assist in the planning of ornamental marketing program as well as coordination of necessary marketing activities and promotions in support of that program.
• Plan and coordinate customer activities and training events as directed.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between key vendors and BWI sales staff.
• Create and maintain sales reports and help with other sales related functions as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as directed by the Business Director.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Communicate effectively in a polite, friendly, and professional manner.
• Pay attention to details and accurately perform work.
• Be organized and follow policies and systematic method of performing tasks.
• Build relationships.
• Make decisions and take actions to solve problems and reach goals.
• Be dependable and accept responsibility and account for actions.

Some travel is required.

To apply for this position, you must have a bachelor’s degree and be proficient with Microsoft Office. In addition, one year of related sales or marketing experience is preferred.

Key benefits include

• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match
• excellent health
• dental & vision care plan options
• flexible spending account and health savings account options
• life & disability insurance
• paid vacation
• and 8 paid company holidays

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