Purple · 9 hours ago
Market Development Specialist - Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$76K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expPurple is a digitally-native vertical brand focused on innovative comfort solutions. The Market Development Specialist role is centered on maximizing revenue growth for the Wholesale division by training and building relationships with retail partners, ensuring they are well-equipped to sell Purple products effectively.
FurnitureHome DecorManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Passionate about coaching, training, and selling
Comfortable presenting in front of large groups, including leadership
Sales focused whether selling a product or an idea
Dedicated: to bringing a creative & curious approach to problem solving & troubleshooting while challenging the status quo
Committed to Excellence: Meticulous about detail and accuracy while working effectively in a fast-paced environment. Able to demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to meet communicated schedules & deadlines
A Collaborator and Team Player: who anticipates and identifies emerging issues and works with team members to assist in the development and implementation of solutions. Able to work on diverse teams or with a diverse range of people effectively
Flexible & Results Driven: Able to manage, adapt, and dynamically prioritize multiple work-streams with a positive attitude. Able to work under pressure and meet goals in a rapidly changing environment
Able to communicate clearly and thoughtfully internally and externally
Dedicated to the mission of Purple and passionate about your desire to improve lives
Qualification
Required
2-3 years of experience in Indirect Customer Sales
Proven history of success in developing and implementing market-level sales strategies
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Computer and Software expertise (Salesforce, Outlook, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Operation of company provided laptop and tablet
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings to meet the needs of the business
Ability to travel daily within market, overnight and airline travel required
A valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Residence within your assigned market, or willingness to relocate
Satisfactory completion of a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Prior experience developing or facilitating training content is highly preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) Match
Flexible PTO
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Amazing Purple Products
Company
Purple
Purple is a Utah-based mattress company that also produces pillows, seat cushion, and platform bases.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$62.98MKey Investors
Holland Capital
2023-02-08Post Ipo Equity· $61M
2021-01-05Post Ipo Equity
2016-10-13Equity Crowdfunding· $1.98M
Leadership Team
Todd Vogensen
Chief Financial Officer
Eric Haynor
COO
Recent News
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