AMD is the heartbeat behind our everyday devices and the innovator behind the future products. As the AMD Sr.  Market Training Manager, you will differentiate AMD in the retail space related to brand preference and measurable impact. You will be the subject matter expert on “Why AMD” and have a high level of technical IT knowledge to train on a broad range of retail products.    This is a full-time salaried position eligible for overtime.

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WHAT WE OFFER

• Weekly competitive pay with bonus potential
• Health and wellness benefits plans
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid training, drive time, and mileage between store locations
• Technology reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Referral bonus
• Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Manage territory and serve as a trainer leader among the Market Development Team 
• Deliver AMD brand & product training and promotional materials to retail sales partner environments
• Help create training content
• When applicable, manage and conduct face-to-face group training events, floor days, and virtual training events.
• Assemble intel and insights on AMD and top competitors.
• Mentor and coach the Market Development team on AMD brand and product features/benefits compared to competitors.
• Report on all training activities daily, inclusive of KPIs and metrics. Compile, deliver and present client reports.
• Build/maintain solid relationships with commercial partners and provide support to build brand loyalty.
• Other duties as assigned by management

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required with relative experience
• 3+ years sales background in technology or consumer electronics          
• 3+ years training experience and presenting in a group setting
• Preferred experience in “ingredient manufacturer” value prop
• Preferred experience working for/with OEM/VAR and/or NSP in a similar capacity
• Experience training and mentoring small groups of peers

Skills and Attributes:

• Proven training background in consumer electronics, technology brands, or devices
• Strong presentation and training skills in a group setting
• Ability to tailor sales training to the commercial sales partner
• Goal orientated and results-driven
• Relationship builder and thrives on interaction with partners
• Self-motivated and professional demeanor
• Must be proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint applications

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: 

• Regularly sit, stand, walk, talk and/or hear 
• Regularly lift and carry up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds  
• Occasionally crouch, lift overhead, bend over, kneel, push, or pull
• Occasionally travel via personal vehicle or other forms of transportation

BDS Connected Solutions. (“BDS”) is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development, and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. BDS is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. BDS is an at-will employer.

BDS Connected Solutions offers a complete suite of Connected Commerce solutions that blend Advocacy, Training, Retail, Virtual, Experiential, and Digital environments to influence the modern buyer, regardless of where they are on their shopping journey. Since 1985, BDS has been inspired by innovation; as we continue to evolve as a trendsetter in today’s disruptive market, we enable our clients to do the same. Our industry-leading experts never stop working to discover, design and deploy custom buying solutions that empower brands to achieve and exceed their unique sales goals. BDS is headquartered in Irvine, California with regional offices in New York City, New York; Chicago, Illinois; and Columbus, Ohio. Visit us at www.BDSsolutions.com for more information.