Qualcomm Regional Sales Manager

As a Regional Sales Manager, you will represent Qualcomm by leading a team of full-time and part-time field reps, while also acting as a liaison between the account team and the field. In this role, you will manage all aspects of the field including driving performance against KPIs, advocating for the brand and providing coaching, mentoring and leadership to your team, and staying up to date on the most current technology and brand initiatives to communicate to your team and consumers. Our ideal candidate brings proven experience in retail, field, or territory management, demonstrates agility and adaptability, has strong interpersonal communication skills, and is a natural leader and coach. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible opportunity working Thursday-Monday with expected travel two-three times per month.

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Compensation is $60,000-$70,000 annually (we will meet state-required minimum salary if higher)

• Quarterly bonus potential
• Health and wellness benefits plans
• Flexible vacation and holiday policies
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• 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 employees

• Manage 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
• Facilitate weekly conference calls with team and communicate with Client Service Manager on a regular basis
• 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 client and or client as needed to understand 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 our client and BDS
• Complete all administrative duties and other tasks requested by manager
• Travel required

• High school diploma or equivalent required; College degree preferred
• 5+ years of retail management, field management, or territory management; Previous experience in a field sales/retail environment preferred
• Consumer Electronics experience is a must; Wireless and/or Digital Imaging product knowledge is preferred

• Great attention to detail
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to manage a team remotely
• Strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal
• Detail oriented; 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
• Located in an existing client market
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
• Windows based PC access

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, bend over, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, grasp, talk and/or hear, and drive
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Regular travel within assigned territory, have access to reliable daily transportation
• Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation

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.

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.