Earn weekly pay with BDS! As the Area Manager you will act as a liaison between the account team and the field and will manage all aspects of the field. You will drive performance against KPIs, advocate for the brand and provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to your team. Stay up to date on the most current technology and brand initiatives to effectively communicate with your team and consumers.

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• Competitive weekly pay with bonus potential
• Health and wellness benefits plans
• Flexible vacation and holiday policies
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Auto and technology allowance
• 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 employee

• Manage the performance of a team which will include in-store visitation, performance evaluation, side-by-side selling, career plan development, and other staff assessments as needed
• Provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to direct reports in order to develop skill sets based on their career goals and overall program goals
• Provide program direction and development; manage program KPIs and provide prompt creation and communication of all reports
• Communicate with the client as needed to understand the strategic direction and enable the account team to create added-value programs that achieve client goals and objectives
• Provide strategic client solutions in conjunction with the Client Service Director; evaluate program results, impact change and turnkey all aspects of an account
• Display a professional demeanor while representing BDS in all settings
• Conduct ride-alongs with every member of the team 2X per quarter

Experience and Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; College degree preferred
• 3+ years of retail management, field management, or territory management; Previous experience in a field sales/retail environment preferred
• Consumer Electronics experience required: Wireless knowledge is preferred

Skills and Attributes: 

• Detail-oriented with a professional demeanor
• Ability to manage a team remotely
• Strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal
• Possess time management and organizational skills
• Ability to build relationships and demonstrate solid customer service skills
• Must possess strong self-confidence and the ability to build personal credibility
• Compelling presentation and influencing skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly
• Ability to travel within a designated market 50% of the time
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
• Windows-based PC access
• Ability to drive on behalf of the company in compliance with company guidelines with reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance

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, grasp, talk and/or hear
• Occasionally walk and/or stand
• Occasionally carry and lift office supplies up to 10 pounds
• Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation

The pay range for this position is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market data. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process and may vary based on individual qualifications and business needs. All compensation will comply with applicable federal, state, and local minimum wage laws and regulations.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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 a regional office in New York City, New York. Visit us at www.BDSsolutions.com for more information.