We are currently seeking individuals who are passionate about technology, have previous in-store/ retail experience and are able to build relationships effectively with store colleagues and customers alike.

Campaign availability (NINE in-store days + ONE Training day):

In-store dates are:

• Weekend 1 – 5th, 6th and 7th May (3 days)
• Weekend 2 – 12th and 13th May (2 days)
• Weekend 3 – 26th and 27th May (2 days)
• Weekend 4 – 2nd, 3rd and 4th June (3 days)

Training is ONE day and is on the 3rd May 2012. 

Required experience / skill set

• Previous brand ambassador/ trainer/ demonstrator/ sales experience essential.
• Experience must have been gained within the retail environment (consumer electronics retail experience desired).
• Passion for technology and able to understand technology with ease.
• Understanding of the sales process and customer service.
• Organised and able to provide accurate, detailed reporting information for each day worked.

Package

• £80 per day (which includes holiday pay and completion bonus).
• Training day paid at £65 per day (1 day training), plus mileage paid if you opt to drive to Training (27p per mile), or we will arrange for public transport etc for the Training. 
• Training will be held at our offices, at Stonor Park, just outside Henley on Thames and times will be 9:15am – 5:00pm.
• Successful candidates, who have proven success on this campaign, will be considered for future high profile work if available in their area.

Please e-mail booking@channel-advantage.co.uk to register your interest in the role.

Another bright, new starter to the Head Office team - Tom Quirk - has recently joined as Intel Account Support Executive and has single-handedly brought the average age down yet again!

A mere 18 years old, Tom is in his first full time role in Stonor and has been finding learning the ropes both interesting and challenging quoting "too much to write"  when we asked him what he has learned so far.  Tom's role is about being the face, or rather the voice, of Channel Advantage to incoming calls and enquiries about joining the part-time and full-time teams and helping to recruit and retain the best staff.

When he's not devoting himself to others at Channel he is a keen footballer and mountaineer. Somehow he also finds time to follow a passion in photography but thankfully does relax when he watches TV.

Tom's education has been driving him towards his dream career as a certified civil engineer So what attracted him to the job? "To expand my horizons and open up a possible new career path". Who knows whether Tom's destiny will lie in Field Marketing?

I could not resist the urge to ask if he was "Quirk-y by name and quirky by nature?" he simply smiled, gave a sigh and got on with his work!

If you are interested in joining Channel Advantage, please drop us a line at booking@channel-advantage.co.uk. We'd love to hear from you.

Congratulations to Alan Blackie who worked on the Lenovo Q4 2011 campaign and delivered outstanding results to be ranked as the top salesperson across all our covered stores. Alan also received fantastic feedback throughout the campaign earning himself a Lenovo Z570 top-of-the range model!

Great work Alan, well done!

We are delighted to confirm vacancies within the Intel Team for Brand Ambassadors/ Promoters.

We are seeking individuals who can demonstrate:

• Previous promoter/ brand ambassador/ trainer/ demonstrator/ sales experience.
• Experience must have been gained within the retail environment (consumer electronics retail experience desired).
• Passion for technology and ability to understand technology with ease.
• Understanding of the sales process and customer buying patterns (training will also be provided).
• The ability to provide accurate, detailed reporting information for each day worked. You will need to be organised and have good time keeping skills.

The role will involve promoting Intel’s products, ensuring the Intel brand message is clearly communicated to both shoppers and store colleagues alike. You will also be responsible for product and point of sale merchandising and cascading of information to store colleagues.

• Campaign dates (23 dates in total), starting 3rd March through to 5th June (various dates).
• Nationwide opportunities.
• Training 29th February, 1st March and 2nd March (one day mandatory Training).

Email us today on booking@channel-advantage.co.uk. Hurry as places are going fast!

* Manchester (Northern territory) * Reading / West London (Southern territory) *

 Samsung is a recognised and widely respected household brand with a wide product portfolio.  We have an exciting new full-time opportunity within the IT division working for Samsung Print.

We are looking to recruit two full-time regional Territory Sales Managers to help shape the Samsung Print brand within retail across the UK. The role will involve training, merchandising and in store customer demonstrations. The focus is to help drive sales in store through advocacy and consistent messaging. 

You will use your high level of knowledge and sales expertise to evangelise, inspire and educate both sales staff (RSPs) and consumers about Samsung’s print portfolio to drive in store sales to both consumer and business customers. You will be responsible for managing and developing a group of stores within your pre-defined territory, ensuring they receive visits frequently. The role will require you to work five out of seven days per week which will vary from week to week.

During your visits to leading electrical retailers you will be effectively communicating the full features of Samsung Print products and services through promotional and relationship building activity.

For the individual with the right combination of experience and personality, this is a very rewarding role in a highly visible team. The people we choose will be able to make a big difference to the success of the Samsung Print division within some of the biggest retailer names in the UK.

Location - candidates will be based in or around the following areas:

• Manchester (Northern territory)
• Reading / West London (Southern territory)

Package:

• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
• Company car
• 21 days annual leave
•  Mobile phone, laptop and kit

Objectives: 

• To maximise the perception, awareness, and promotion of Samsung Print products
• Delivering a compelling Samsung Print experience to trade partners in retailers and consumers
• To engage and fully train store colleagues in all stores in your predefined territory
• To achieve maximum compliance of up to date point of sale materials in all stores
• Helping consumers to make an informed choice

Candidate specification:

• Previous field based territory management experience or minimum one year sales or retailer experience
• A broad range of experience within the technology market
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• An ability to apply knowledge with initiative and without supervision
•  Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A lively and positive personality
• Enjoys sharing knowledge and experience with others
• Full, clean driving licence – essential
•  PC literate with MS Office

In-store requirements

• To train store staff on Samsung Print products therefore increasing advocacy of Print portfolio.
• To be an ambassador for Samsung Print and actively promote the Samsung Print brand at all times.
• To manage the designated territory effectively to ensure that assigned projects and tasks are completed fully and within agreed timescales.
• To liaise with all designated stores to develop and maintain close relationships between yourself and the Samsung Print brand.
• To ensure the completion of merchandising, training and demonstration projects as set by the Client Service Manager.
• To complete reporting for each visit via the online reporting system, to include stock, display, training and competitor information.

If you feel you have the prerequisite experience and skill sets and are keen to join a team that is about to make new waves in retail, then please send a copy of your current CV and a brief summary of your experience to booking@channel-advantage.co.uk.

Closing date is Friday 10^th February, 5:30pm

* Leeds * East Anglia * London East/Dartford * Edinburgh *

Our client is an IT/ technology manufacturer who is customer-centric and at the forefront of innovative technology. The Regional Territory Manager role is designed to complement the customer experience for retailers and shoppers alike.  Responsible for managing and developing a group of consumer electronics retailers within a pre-defined territory, ensuring they receive visits at the agreed frequency.

Key to the role is to ensure brand awareness and education of the retail channel through effective training and message cascade, ultimately gaining the loyalty and trust of retailers, encouraging them to ‘sell’ and ‘upsell’ and creating ‘brand advocates’ within your stores. 

Ensuring merchandising standards/ promotions are implemented and maintained to the standard set out by the client/Channel Advantage will further compliment brand awareness and support sales increase.

Person specification/ criteria:

• Excellent technical knowledge of the PC and IT marketplace, alongside a genuine interest in technology / IT.
• A lively and positive personality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport easily.
• Previous formal training experience and the ability to break down complex messages and deliver them in a simple and effective way.
• Experience of managing and developing a territory and effective journey planning.
• An ability to apply knowledge with initiative and without supervision
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Full clean driver’s licence.
• To be considered you must live within one of the ideal base locations.

Package:

• Salary £21k, plus 10% bonus.
• Quality company car.
• Mobile phone/laptop.
• ILM Train the Trainer Accreditation.

This is a full time, field based role and a flexible approach to working practices is required. The role will involve weekend and evening working, as well as overnight stays. 

 Working hours are Tuesday – Saturday.

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

Closing date is Friday 10^th February 2012. Please note this is a 12 month contract.

You could win a framed certificate and a £50 reward bonus, plus be in the running for Employee of the Year award!

This award will be designed to recognise the outstanding efforts and contributions made by our field teams, whether the contribution is through merchandising, demonstration, auditing, research or other job role functions.

Nominations will be made by your Client Service Manager or Duty Manager and the nomination will be based on your campaign results, store feedback, back checks and mystery shops.

• February – announced 5^th March 2012
• March – announced 2^nd April 2012
• April – announced 7^th May 2012
• May – announced 4^th June 2012
• June – announced 6^th July 2012

All candidates who are shortlisted will be advised, and the monthly winner contacted in advance prior to the announcement being e-mailed out internally to Channel Advantage employees.   Good luck everyone! Don’t forget to keep up to date with news and job opportunities by joining us on Facebook and/or following us on Twitter.

To show this commitment all full-time Head Office staff attended a "Train the Trainer" course late last year to help us prepare for, and deliver, the very best in training courses.

Run by an accredited third party training company we had two intensive days at The Retreat to remind us that "powerpoint does not equal training" and that there are many different learning types that all require a different level of engagement.

There was hard-work coupled with enjoyment as the training was very hands-on and interactive with you tube clips, hand outs and practical demonstrations.

Channel Advantage's Financial Director John Power, adds "I knew those years as a patrol leader would come in useful one day" as he was one of the 25 who all successfully completed the course to achieve their Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) approved certificates.

The "Power-Knot Technique" has now become a staple for staff training at Channel Advantage, so get the edge by brushing up on your knots before you go!

Check out all the photos on flickr.

If you are interested in joining Channel Advantage do send us your CV to booking@channel-advantage.co.uk

**Two Vacancies** - one London, one Manchester

Do you remember what it was like to work for a company that's successful? Fun? Has a great story to tell? Don’t you miss it?

We’re growing – fast. And we need a Retail Experience Specialist to join our team and help shape our brand within retail across the UK. It involves the usual duties – training, merchandising and in store demonstrations. The terrific part is that we have a great story – extremely cool products, collaborative teams and dizzying growth. When’s the last time you had that?

You will use your high level of knowledge and expertise to provide advice, inspiration and education to customers and retailers about Sonos’ product range. You will be responsible for reaching your targets through managing and developing a group of consumer electronic retail stores within a pre-defined territory, ensuring they receive visits frequently.

During your visits to leading electrical retailers you will be effectively communicating the full features of Sonos products and services through promotional and relationship building activity.

For the individual with the right combination of experience and personality, this is a very rewarding role in a highly visible team. The people we choose will be able to make a big difference to the success of Sonos, within some of the biggest names in retailing in the UK.

The base for this role is in and around London, with good access to motorways and transport systems. The territory will contain between 80 – 120 different retailers which will be visited on a scheduled call pattern frequency.

Package:

• £23k plus 10% KPI annual bonus
• BMW 1 Series
• Share Option package

Candidate specification:  

• Previous field based territory management experience or minimum one year sales or retailer experience.
• A broad range of experience within the technology market.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A lively and positive personality.
• Enjoys sharing knowledge and experience with others.
• Full, clean driving license – Essential.
• PC Literate with MS Office.

This is a full time, field based role and a flexible approach to working practices is required. The role will involve weekend and evening working (from time to time) as well as overnight stays.

If you feel you have the prerequisite experience and skill sets and are keen to join a team that's breaking new ground in retail then please send a copy of your current CV and a summary of your experience to the Channel Advantage recruitment team, booking@channel-advantage.co.uk

Closing deadline for all applicants is Friday 10^th February 2012. 

Viet Pam, one of Channel Advantage's product demonstrators for Panasonic, was snapped with the incredible Stephen Hawking in John Lewis Cambridge last month.