Sales Activation Associate, Cincinnati/ N. KY
On-siteCincinnati, Ohio, United States or Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Plan and execute activations, marketing programs, and account initiatives at customer locations by setting up and breaking down events in alignment with brand standards. Maintain promotional materials, displays, and sampling tools while representing the brand professionally to engage consumers, drive trial, and collect feedback. Track activation activity through Horizon, report results against market goals and KPIs, and learn local customer dynamics to recommend improvements. Work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends to support in-market activity. Requires a valid driver's license, ability to travel, and basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- A valid driver's license
- ability to travel within an assigned territory
- Required to obtain a solicitor's permit where necessary
- Live in or near Cincinnati, OH
- College degree
- 1 year of experience
- Computer literate
- functional in Microsoft Office
- focused
- assertive
- needs little direction or supervision
- able to work in an intense, fast-paced environment
- develop key customer and staff relationships
- make compelling presentations
Desired Qualifications
- College degree preferred but not required
- 1 year of experience preferred
- Build foundational knowledge of brand portfolios product attributes and selling points
- Actively learn assigned markets, including key account types, local customer dynamics, and basic competitive landscape
- Gain experience in the market to recommend improvements to enhance activation effectiveness
- Observe and learn best practices from Sales Activation team members during in-market work
- Represent the brand professionally at events and customer locations
- Engage consumers and customers to create positive brand experiences and drive trial
- Collect feedback from customers and share insights with the activation team
- Assist with tracking activation activity through Horizon, materials usage, and basic reporting where required
- Track and report activation results, including progress toward market goals and KPIs
- Flexibility to work non-traditional hours when required, including evenings and weekends
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