Market Development Specialist

What are we looking for in our Market Development Specialist?

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Market Development Specialist to work for our client in the Automotive Retail industry. Apply now for consideration!

W2 Contract: 6 months (Jun 03, 2024 - Dec 06, 2024), Potential to extend!

Location: Plymouth, MN 55442, United States

Pay Range: $30-35/hour Based on YOE

Brief Summary: Our client has an immediate need for a Market Development Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for leading and executing dealer network compliance auditing and reporting, as well as supporting the Market Development team in executing a managed attrition plan and process.

Responsibilities:

• Project manage dealer terminations from beginning to end with extreme attention to detail
• Ensure daily and weekly progress on all open termination tasks
• Drive completion of terminations in 60 days or less
• Contact dealerships via phone weekly, updating them on their termination status
• Evaluate and ensure compliance with state law requirements
• Partner closely with internal and external corporate counsel to draft legal letters
• Own and enforce the Minimum Advertised Price policy across 1300+ dealerships
• Manage the Channel Development Inbox and Become a Dealer Inquiry Inbox
• Assist with the distribution and track the return of all dealer agreements annually
• Maintain electronic filing and records management system and other workflow procedures
• Assist Sales Coordinator with dealer activations, data entry, and legal letters as required
• Orchestrate dealer signage order processes, ensuring correctness and managing/optimizing the relationship with the signage vendor

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required in business or an equivalent field, with an emphasis in Sales or Marketing
• 5 years of relevant sales, account management, or customer service experience required
• Highly organized with attention to detail, self-directed business style, with a strong ability to prioritize
• Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent telephone and e-mail skills
• Negotiating & innate ability at overcoming objections
• Field Sales experience, Powersports products industry knowledge

Russell Tobin / Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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