Sales Representative

R Squared Solutions is seeking a Retail Sales Representative to support Sales & Business Development efforts in the retail industry. In this role, you will promote products, build strong relationships with store personnel, and optimize in-store displays to increase brand visibility and sales. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to execute strategic marketing initiatives and gather market insights. R Squared Solutions offers a collaborative, creative culture with a strong focus on employee growth, work-life balance, and opportunities to contribute to innovative, integrated sales and marketing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Engage shoppers on the sales floor to understand their needs and recommend appropriate products and solutions.
• Promote featured products and brands to increase awareness, drive trial, and grow in-store sales.
• Execute in-store marketing initiatives and merchandising standards as directed by R Squared Solutions and retail partners.
• Ensure product displays, signage, and inventory levels are maintained, organized, and visually appealing.
• Collaborate with store management and staff to identify sales opportunities and secure optimal product placement.
• Use sales data and basic reporting tools to track performance, identify trends, and share insights with the Sales & Business Development team.
• Participate in developing and executing strategic promotional campaigns across multiple retail channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with store personnel, manufacturers' representatives, and internal account managers.
• Provide feedback from customers and retail partners to help refine marketing strategies and product positioning.
• Continuously expand product knowledge and stay informed about promotional programs, competitive activity, and category trends.

Required Skills

• Point-of-sale (POS) systems
• Retail merchandising
• Inventory management basics
• Customer relationship management (CRM) familiarity
• Sales reporting and basic analytics
• Product demonstration and sampling
• Cash handling and payment processing
• Basic Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Planogram and display compliance
• Territory and route planning