Retail Sales Intern
| Company | Golden Hippo |
|---|---|
| Location | Canoga Park, Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Salary | $17 – $20 |
| Type | Internship |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Internship |
Requirements
- Ability to travel 50% of the time within market area
- Currently enrolled in a relevant or business degree program
- Strong communications and presentation skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Detail-oriented with exceptional follow-through skills to ensure tasks are completed accurately
- Curiosity and commitment to ongoing growth, staying updated on industry trends, and uncovering new opportunities
Responsibilities
- Grow distribution and service levels in assigned virtual territory of smaller stores within the Area
- Deliver in-store demonstrations, marketing/merchandising support and employee training for stores in geographic (assigned) territory
- Assist TSM in all aspects of their business in assigned territory
- Help build strong relationships with smaller stores in assigned territory through independent account calls
- Deliver Ad Hoc analysis via store visits (ie. Competitive pricing, competitive brand communications, etc…)
- Learn all aspects of field sales in the independent pet channel
- Take part in Area meetings to learn and grow
- Attend industry events in the Area, including distributor and retailer shows, to represent the brands and expand your network and stay updated on industry trends
- Maintain an understanding of pet brands, the independent pet channel and the pet industry on the whole
Preferred Qualifications
- Some basic retail or sales type experience or past internship preferred
- Some relevant pet industry experience preferred