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Job Summary:

The Retail Experience Manager is responsible for the in-store execution of the motorcycle division’s go-to market plans as well as growing both Motorcycle unit sales and parts, garments and accessories (PG&A) business within the assigned territory (Northern

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Florida/Southern Georgia)  Through strategic partnerships with business units, Dealer Sales team and dealers, the REM is responsible for Motorcycle unit sales, PG&A revenue and stocking goals; Driving customer satisfaction, dealer and business unit profitability. The REM will also be responsible for in-store retail experience, including merchandising of wholegood units, branded accessories and apparel.  The REM will execute in-store product and customer experience training, as well as support local and regional events and ensure dealers are compliant with brand standards.  Ideal candidate must be located within 50 miles of the Jacksonville or Tallahassee region.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Retail

Works with dealerships to identify opportunity gaps using Key Performance Indicators.

Works with dealer to Implement corrective measures to eliminate constraints in the dealer’s sales process.

Parts, Garments, Accessories Performance

Works with dealerships to meet division stocking and inventory goals of branded parts, garments and accessories inclusive of stocking and minimizing obsolete inventory

Ensures proper in-store and online sales processes to maximize dealer PG&A profitability

Solicits and maintains compliance of PG&A stocking profiles

Optimize the buying experience through robust PG&A merchandising

Develop and execute PG&A retail plans

In Store Retail Experience

Lead showroom merchandising and accessorizing strategies to improve the overall retail experience.

Communicates merchandising successes, opportunities, and solutions to sales leadership and PG&A teams to drive results.

Drives sales and profitability through proper merchandising and overall presentation of motorcycles and PG&A within assigned dealerships. (on floor, on walls, on units)

Drive PG&A performance and profitability through the implementation of a PG&A sales process – ensuring strong integration into the new unit sales process

Ensure product displays are set timely and correctly based on merchandising fundamentals and designated planograms ensuring dealer partners are upholding the integrity of the IMC & Slingshot brands.

Work with dealers to maintain proper inventory through the setting of appropriate stocking profiles through a retail-driven perspective.

Direct dealers to proper resources, communicate with internal partners and escalate when appropriate to quickly resolve issues with win/win solutions. 

Customer Experience

Lead customer-first mindset across the assigned dealer network

Review customer satisfaction measurement tools and KPIs to understand strengths and opportunities to ensure industry-leading customer satisfaction in assigned territory.

Implement corrective and preventative procedures in store to ensure positive customer experience and dealer ratings.

Train

Deliver training to dealer sales staff in critical areas of sales process and product knowledge to include motorcycle and related garment and accessory products and business practices

Deliver training to improve dealer customer satisfaction in the dealership

Ensure dealer staff is current on required training modules

Audit

Protect and grow share of store:  Manage share of floor, wall and displays for each motorcycle brand

Confirm proper point of purchase materials set in store and online

Sell-in and monitors division branding requirements.

Event Support

Supports the motorcycle field sales, events, and marketing teams in the planning and on-site execution of national, regional, and local sales events

Enhances customer experience at events by providing a consistent, professional representation of the Indian Motorcycle and Slingshot brands.

Brand Advocate

Cultivate positive relationships with dealership teams

Maintain front-of-mind brand awareness and brand loyalty

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field strongly preferred

2-3 years of business and/or retail experience required; Business to Business sales and Powersports industry experience preferred

Strong ability to influence decision-making and construct a business case to accomplish desired business unit goals.

Working knowledge of dealer systems and processes and merchandising within a retail operation; ideally within a 2-tier distribution model

Ability to apply value selling principles and win through influencing a must

Understanding, appreciation, and passion for the motorcycle industry

Proficient in all MS Office software suites

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Must appreciate and maintain the highest level of customer service through relationship building and meeting commitments.

Works semi-independently while taking direction/advice from manager and senior team members. Communicating improvement recommendations to senior team members.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be willing to reside in the territory, preferred location is near Tallahassee or Jacksonville

Road Warrior – Extensive daily travel within a territory of up to 80%.

Monthly travel could include up to eight overnights or more.

Will be responsible for monthly travel to dealerships located in Northern Florida / Southern Georgia

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting.

Required to stand on a cement floor for long periods of time.

Some travel to remote locations and Polaris corporate locations may be required

Work from your home office with support from the corporate location