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Nathan came to give Channel and some of our leading Clients a better understanding of how to create and manage online content for the Dixons Product Learning Centre ("PLC"). Always a positive and energetic presenter, Nathan was well received by all and great progress was made on evolving the training material to meet store colleagues' needs.

Channel Advantage is proud of the relationships it has with the UK's leading retailers and often hosts events, meetings and training sessions in The Retreat to bring vendors, retailers and Channel staff together. To find out more about this, visit the Channel Advantage wesbite.

For more information about Dixons Retail PLC, click here.

To find out about suitable job opportunities with Channel Advantage email booking@channel-advantage.co.uk.

The Sonos Trainers were back at The Retreat on Wednesday 28th September to train the new wave of product demonstrators in time for their Peak Campaign in Comet stores.

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Bursts of music could be heard as the new recruits learned about the fabulous Play 3 and Play 5 music systems in preparation for their in-store demo activities in the run up to, and over, Christmas.

For more information about Sonos click here. For more photos from the training click here.

For more information about being a product demonstrator at Channel Advantage, contact booking@channel-advantage.co.uk.

To find out how you could book The Retreat facilities for your next meeting or training session, contact manglim@channel-advantage.co.uk.

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We are currently looking to expand our sales promoter team for Panasonic Lumix Cameras and are seeking experienced individuals who are camera enthusiasts. This is weekend work, across the UK and available from October – Christmas (inc Xmas week). Key to the role is the ability to engage shoppers and retail sales colleagues alike with the features, benefits and advantages of Panasonic Lumix range.

Required experience / skill set:

1. Previous promoter/ brand ambassador/ trainer/ demonstrator/ sales experience.
2. Experience must have been gained within the retail environment (camera specialist or consumer electronics retail experience desired).
3. Passion for technology and able to understand technology with ease (understanding of photographic basics essential).
4. Understanding of the sales process and customer buying patterns (training will also be provided).
5. Organised and able to provide accurate, detailed reporting information for each day worked.

Package:

• OTE £80 per day (which includes holiday pay and completion bonus).
• Successful candidates, who have proven success on this campaign, will be considered for future high profile work if available in their area.
• A detailed and comprehensive Training programme (including Retail Partner selling skills/ accreditation where applicable) and on-going support will be provided.
• Panasonic Lumix demonstration kit will be provided for the duration of the campaign to enhance understanding of products and aid demonstrations/ sales.

Campaign availability:

• Weekends from the 29^th October up to and including the 24^th December (hours are generally 9:30am – 6pm Saturday and opening hours on Sunday (6 hour shift inc breaks).
• Training on the 27^th & 28^th October.

Store locations available:

• Birmingham J9
• Brent Cross
• Bristol 
• Cambridge
• Cardiff
• Fulham
• Glasgow  
• High Wycombe
• Kingston
• Manchester
• Milton Keynes
• Norwich
• Central London
• Stratford
• Teeside

Please ensure you live within reasonable travelling distance of one of the above stores. Please note, you may be required to complete a short preparation task prior to attending Training. This would include reading some basic information and a short question and answer set, in order to establish levels of knowledge prior to Training. We anticipate the time to complete will be less then 30 minutes.

To register your interest for the work, please ensure you have conmpleted our online registration form and send us your CV, relevant experience and availability for weekends through October – Xmas (including availability during Xmas week) by emailing booking@channel-advantage.co.uk.

About Channel Advantage

Our website is just undergoing a few changes, meanwhile, in summary: We are a leading field marketing and brand experience agency that specialises in technology. We pride ourselves on recruiting and managing the UK's brightest field staff to represent the most innovative tech products in the market place. Whether it is merchandising or auditing in retail, training store staff or demonstrating complex products, we bring our clients' brands to life and deliver results.

Account Support Executive - £17K per annum plus £2K performance bonus. Based at Head Office, Henley on Thames.

Channel Advantage is the UK's leading technology retailing consultancy. We provide 'best of breed' programmes for improving retail sales and brand performance for all technology sectors. Due to expansion of our highly successful existing team, a fantastic opportunity has now arisen.

We are currently looking to recruit a high calibre individual to join our existing Client Service team.

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about technology and a strong communicator. Intermediate Microsoft skills are essential, and you should be comfortable learning and using new software. Organised, with high attention to detail, you will be able to work to deadlines and work effectively under pressure. You will display natural interpersonal skills and be comfortable engaging with a wide range of individuals.

Responsibilities will include supporting the Client Service Manager with client reporting requirements, field training sessions and day-to-day administration. The role will also involve direct communications with our field teams and assisting with the organisation of kit and equipment via third party suppliers.

If you feel you have the pre-requisite experience and skill sets and are keen to join a team that's breaking new ground then please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to tconnolly@channel-advantage.co.uk.

Required experience / skill set:

1. Previous promoter/ brand ambassador/ trainer/ demonstrator/ sales experience.
2. Experience must have been gained within the retail environment (consumer electronics retail experience desired).
3. Passion for technology and able to understand technology with ease.
4. Understanding of the sales process and customer buying patterns (training will also be provided).
5. Organised and able to provide accurate, detailed reporting information for each day worked.

Package:

• Successful candidates, who have proven success on this campaign, will be considered for future high profile work if available in their area.
• A detailed and comprehensive Training programme (including Retail Partner selling skills/ accreditation where applicable) and on-going support will be provided.

Campaign availability:

• All weekends from the 5^th November up to and including the 8^th January 2012 (hours are generally 9:30am – 6pm Saturday and store opening hours on Sunday (6 hour shift inc breaks).
• Training is one day and sessions are being held on the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd November.
• Nationwide opportunities.

To register your interest for the work, please ensure you are registered with us via our online registration form.

Send your CV outlining your relevant experience  by emailing booking@channel-advantage.co.uk and quote Intel Brand Ambassador in the subject. 

  About Channel Advantage:

Our website is just having a refresh at the moment, but in summary:

Channel Advantage is a leading field marketing and brand experience agency that specialises in technology. We pride ourselves on recruiting and managing the UK's brightest field staff to represent the most innovative tech products in the market place. Whether it is merchandising or auditing in retail, training store staff or demonstrating complex products, we will help bring the clients brand to life and deliver results.

We are currently looking for an experienced recruitment specialist to join our team. Working within the Operations Team, you will be responsible for ensuring we continually provide best-in-class field agents through our recruitment and field development strategy. You will be involved in all parts of the process of attracting, engaging, recruiting, maintaining and developing (personally and professionally) our field agents.

The role will be a mix of home, field and office based (Stonor Office). The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week.

Required experience / skill set

• Previous recruitment experience gained with multiple internal/ external clients with different recruitment criteria essential.
• Field Marketing background desired.
• Strong IT skills as daily use of systems and Microsoft packages will be required.
• Able to multitask, prioritise and work to deadlines whilst under pressure.
• Flexible approach to working and capacity to work evenings and a weekend day when required (patterns of work will be establish to suit successful candidates and business needs).
•  A strong communicator, who is able to build rapport quickly (via phone, e-mail, face2face).

Package

• Salary band £20 - £25K (OTE).
• Laptop, mobile phone and any other relevant kit.

Please send your CV, outlining relevant experience to tconnolly@channel-advantage.co.uk

About Us

Our website is just undergoing some work at the moment, but as a quick overview:

Channel Advantage is a leading field marketing and brand experience agency that specialises in technology. We pride ourselves on recruiting and managing the UK's brightest field staff to represent the most innovative tech products in the market place. Whether it is merchandising or auditing in retail, training store staff or demonstrating complex products, we will bring your brand to life and deliver results.

We're looking for the very best people with a passion for music to demonstrate and train store staff on the fabulous range of Sonos Music systems in selected John Lewis, Best Buy, Comet and Currys stores around the UK.

Depending on the store and location, it will at least be weekend work for 14 WEEKS. Plus, for some locations there are also weekday dates - either full weeks or Thurs/Fridays.

Commitment is vital and there is a completion bonus to accompany great rates of pay.

You will also need to attend a training date either 28th or 29th September or 16th November (depending on the store you are allocated). Please ensure you can be available.

To register your interest you will need to complete the Channel Advantage online application form and get in touch with us at sonos@channel-advantage.co.uk to check for suitable opportunities near you. 

Click here to find out more about Sonos.

Click here to find out more about Channel Advantage.