We are committted to training at Channel Advantage. It's one of the key areas that sets us apart from others. We have fine-tuned our blend of specialist product skills - including assisting our Clients with producing training materials for both staff and retails; as well as building better soft skills around selling and personal development for all our staff.

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

The Retreat was alive with the sound of music recently (Thursday 28th July 2011) as Channel Advantage held a hands-on training course for new members of the 2011 Sonos tactical demonstration team.

The training followed the Channel Advantage proven formula for success - a mix sessions including product knowledge, people skills and processes.

Great Products

With such a fantastic range of products from Sonos such as the PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 new sound systems to demonstrate, the product training was fun, engaging and highly interactive. 

Testing the Team's knowledge James Hazell and Laura Smith - two of the in-house Sonos retail product specialists - set head to head challenges for the team - with winners gaining sweets for their efforts.

Great People

The team members have various levels of experience, but share a passion for technology and specifically music. Being people-focussed and having engaging personalities is key to a successful product demonstrator.

Great Processes

Jade Simms and Simon Harvey from the Channel Advantage Ops team presented  important procedural information relating to 

We'd like to wish all the new team members a very successful campaign!

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To find out about other tactical demonstration opportunities with Channel Advantage, email bookings@channel-advantage.co.uk.

And if you would like to be a Client, please email rlipscombe@channel-advantage.co.uk.

We are looking for exceptional people to join our high profile team that will work with one of the biggest names in the Mobile industry.

You must be of smart appearance, be pro-active in your approach and have an understanding of, and passion for, technology. The work involves:

1. Conducting training sessions and roadshows in retail/call centres/business-to-business environments
2. Running ‘Assisted Selling Days’ with mobile telecommunication resellers (B2B)

The successful candidate will be:

• Very outgoing
• A dynamic self-starter who is able to motivate sales teams to achieve targets
• IT Literate with a working knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel

The successful candidate will have:

• Their own car - essential as is the willingness to travel nationwide
• Excellent presentation skills and experience of delivering to large groups in a classroom format
• Previous Mobile experience & Industry knowledge is essential

In return we offer:

• Very good rates of pay.
• Currently around five days work per month.
• Various locations across the UK.
• All travel expenses reimbursed and hotels are provided where necessary.

For more information or to submit your CV, contact bookings@channel-advantage.co.uk and quote reference: CAJob1384.

Fantastic Part-Time Roles (around 7-8 days per month depending on territory) as Retail Trainers/Product Demonstrators

* Reading * Milton Keynes * Leeds * East Midlands *

For the individual with the right combination of experience and personality, this is a very rewarding and important role in a highly visible team. The person we choose will be responsible for making a significant contribution to the success of our client within some of the biggest names in PC retailing in the UK. Managing a pre-defined territory, you are a person who will use their high level of expertise to provide advice, inspiration and education to customers and retailers to positively influence sales, brand advocacy and brand awareness. This will be achieved through effectively communicating the full range of products and services through promotional and relationship building activity in leading PC & Electrical retailers.

Objectives  

To maximise the perception, awareness, importance and promotion of our Clients’ products and services (PC-related).

• Delivering a compelling brand experience to consumers.  
• Helping consumers to make an informed choice.  
• Training, gaining loyalty of retailers and encouraging to “sell” and “upsell” through the product range.
• Achievement of agreed KPIs as set out by the Client/Channel Advantage.
• The timely and accurate completion of reports and any other requests for information.

Person Specification: Technical Ability 

• Excellent technical knowledge of the PC & IT marketplace.
• The ability to break down complex messages and deliver them in a simple and effective way.
• A broad range of experience within the technology market.

Person Specification: Personal Skills 

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• An ability to apply their knowledge with initiative and without supervision.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A willing participator.

Personal Specification: Personal Attributes

• A genuine interest in IT and technology.
• Enjoys getting to know people.
• A lively and positive personality.
• Likes to improve standards.
• Enjoys sharing knowledge and experience with others.
• Wants to undertake both challenges and routine work.
• A completer finisher.

In-store Job requirements

Relationship calls (approx. 2-4 days per month)

• To train store staff on our Clients’ products therefore increasing advocacy within the covered stores.
• To encourage the use of our Client's online training so staff can improve their product knowledge in their own time.
• To gather information on competitor products as required.
• To check stock of our Clients’ products as required.
• To ensure our Client is achieving the agreed amount of shelf space in store.
• To ensure in-store promotions are executed in store and are 100% compliant.
• To be an ambassador for our Client.

Demonstration days (approx. 5 days per month on weekends)

• To conduct demonstrations to customers in selected high street retailers.
• To actively promote the Client's brand at all opportunities.
• To generate interest and sales of our Clients’ products and services to customers in store.
• To gather customer/competitor data as required.
• To be a brand ambassador for our Client.

Do you have what it takes?

Send your CV to bookings@channel-advantage.co.uk and quote Ref: CAJob1360.

 

 

 

Several positions Nationwide – Weekend demonstrations throughout July, August & September.

Are you passionate about photography and would you be excited about working with one of the world's leading technology brands? Then we would like to hear from you!

We are currently looking to recruit high calibre individuals to join our team. With a strong background in retail, combined with demonstration experience, you will work with one of the biggest names in photography as the face of Panasonic Lumix.

You will use your high level of knowledge and expertise to provide advice, inspiration and education to customers about Panasonic’s Lumix range. For the individual with the right combination of successful candidate will be responsible for making a significant contribution to the success of our client, Panasonic, within some of the biggest names in photographic retailing in the UK. This will be achieved through effectively communicating the full range of Lumix products and services through demonstration activity.

Objectives: 

·     To maximise the perception, awareness and promotion of Panasonic Lumix cameras.

·     Delivering a compelling Lumix experience to consumers.

·     Helping consumers to make an informed choice.

·     Training, gaining loyalty of retailers, encouraging to "sell" and "upsell" Panasonic cameras.

·     The timely and accurate completion of reports and any other requests for information.

Candidate specification:  

·     Excellent knowledge of photography.

·     The ability to break down complex messages and deliver them in a simple and engaging way.

·     Enjoys getting to know people and sharing knowledge & experience with others.

·     Excellent communication and demonstration skills.

·     A lively and positive personality.

In-store requirements 

·     Conducting two demonstration days per week (Saturday & Sunday) over a 10 week period throughout July, August & September

·     To be an ambassador for Panasonic

·     To conduct demonstrations to customers in selected Jessops and Currys stores

·     To actively promote the Panasonic brand at all opportunities

·     To train store staff on Panasonic products therefore increasing advocacy of Panasonic products

·     To gather information on competitor products as required

·     To check stock of Panasonic products as required

·     To ensure Panasonic is achieving its agreed amount of shelf space in store

·     To ensure in-store promotions are executed in store and are 100% compliant

Areas available

·     Belfast

·     Birmingham

·     Bristol

·     Bluewater

·     Cambridge

·     Cardiff

·     Edinburgh

·     Glasgow

·     Lakeside – West Thurrock

·     Leicester

·     Leeds

·     London – Central

·     London – North

·     London – South

·     London – East

·     London – West

·     Manchester

·     Merryhill

·     Newcastle

·     Plymouth

·     Southampton

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 apply by email to bookings@channel-advantage.co.uk quoting the job reference CAJob1382.

The Sonos demonstration and training team met up at The Retreat training facilities at Channel Advantage for their quarterly team meeting.