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Serta Simmons Bedding Field Sales Representative- Sioux Falls, SD in Pierre, South Dakota
Field Sales Representative- Sioux Falls, SD
Req ID: 4966
Job Category: Sales / Business Development
Location:
Pierre, SD, US, 57501
Be Part of the Future of Sleep!
At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.
What You'll Do:
Join Serta Simmons Bedding as a Field Sales Representative in Sioux Falls SD, where you'll play a pivotal role in training client groups, driving sales of our premium beds and bedding products, and cultivating strong stakeholder relationships.
This dynamic position also includes overseeing merchandising efforts at store fronts and implementing strategic pricing programs and incentives to maximize market impact and profitability.
If you're passionate about sales, customer engagement, and making a difference in the bedding industry, apply now to be part of our dedicated team shaping the future of sleep comfort in Sioux Falls and beyond.
How You'll Do It:
Communicates Effectively:
Ability to coordinate and lead formal and informal training events in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small, and large groups or different position levels
Effectively communicate product promotions, upcoming events, and new product launches
Proactively share best practices and actionable strategies to maximize brand performance
Facilitate and lead ongoing retailer Top Management partnership meetings, demonstrating strong commitment to joint business objectives
Plans and Aligns:
Establish sales objectives by creating a territory sales plan in support of regional sales objectives
Collaborate across internal cross-functional teams to align on key tasks and activities and provide periodic and ad hoc updates
Ability to prioritize store visit activities to identify and execute on opportunities to maximize impact, increase advocacy, and sell through
Build and maintain trusted relationships with decision-makers at key retailers to align on Serta Simmons Bedding strategic and retail objectives
Drives Results:
Develop and execute territory-level action plan to increase sales of Serta Simmons Bedding, grow market share, and revenue productivity
Establish sales priorities, action plans, and participate in retailer activities and functions
Utilize sales activity reporting tools to prioritize store visit activities and execute on expense forecast
Recommend, suggest, and structure territory sales programs that will create increased business opportunities
How You'll Do It Cont.d:
Customer Focus:
Develop Top Management relationships within top retailers to understand local strategies and align on collaborative customer solutions to grow sales and scale
Maintain a customer focus mindset in all territory initiatives. Serve as a strategic partner to build customer-centric solutions
Assume active ownership of assigned sales territory and respond to specific market needs, initiate needed action
Resourcefulness:
Adapt quickly to changing resources and understand how to separate and combine tasks into an efficient workflow
Utilize sales activity reporting tools to prioritize store visit activities and execute on expense forecast
Provide partners with tools, ideas, and resources to improve in-store sales performance and drive profitable growth
What You'll Bring:
1-3 years of overall experience
1+ years of experience in furniture/mattress industry preferred
Experience managing a territory greater than $2 million
Strong preference for experience in sales training
Proven ability to consistently drive results in resource-limited environments
Reliable form of transportation (ownership or leasing) required
Up to 80% travel ("On the Road"/"Windshield Time") required
Minimum Bachelor’s degree
Ability to be fluent in multiple languages is preferred but not required.
Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?
When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.
Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):
Health, Dental, and Vision (starts on day one)
Annual employee contribution to HSA
401K with company match
Paid Time Off / Vacation
12 company holidays
Sick days
Company paid short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Discount programs including Friends and family discounts
Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Nearest Major Market: South Dakota