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.

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

We have a number of positions available across the UK for 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.

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 buying patterns.
• 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.

Campaign availability

• There will be two to four weekends work available depending on location.
• Dates are 26^th/27^th November, 3^rd/4^th December, 10^th/11^th December, 17^th/18^th December
• 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 on 17^th and 24^th November. Additional dates may be available and are TBC
• Nationwide opportunities.

To be considered, please send  your CV and covering letter outlining your relevant experience  by emailing notebook@channel-advantage.co.uk

Cambridge - High Wycombe - Kingston

We're looking for three more camera enthusiasts to join the sales promoter team for Panasonic Lumix Cameras in the above locations. This is weekend work available from October – Christmas (inc Xmas week) and 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.

Please ensure you live within reasonable travelling distance of one of the above store locations.

Please note, you may be required to complete a short preparation task prior to attending the training. This would include reading some basic information and a short question and answer set, in order to establish levels of knowledge. We anticipate the time to complete will be less then 30 minutes.

To register your interest for the work, please send us your CV, relevant experience and availability for weekends from now until Xmas (including availability during Xmas week) by emailing booking@channel-advantage.co.uk.

About Channel Advantage

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.