JOB OF THE DAY: Regional Sales Support at Grand Seiko

Grand Seiko Corporation of America is hiring for a Regional Sales Support role in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area of Florida.

About the job

Company Description 

Grand Seiko was born in 1960 with the aim of creating the very best watch that the company could make. Each creation is handmade in Japan by skilled artisans who ensure the high precision, legibility, durability, and beauty for which Grand Seiko has become renowned. Deeply rooted in Japanese heritage, the brand’s philosophy, “The Nature of Time,” celebrates the Japanese spirituality of time, which is inspired by nature and brought to life by craftspeople known as takumi. Grand Seiko’s watches are powered by exquisite mechanical and quartz movements as well as the revolutionary and unique movement technology known as Spring Drive. Grand Seiko is a vertically integrated manufacturer, and all its calibers are designed, developed, and manufactured in-house by its respective teams. If you believe that timing is a key factor in your next career position, come join Grand Seiko Corporation of America, an industry leader in the field of luxury timepieces! This is an excellent opportunity for professional and personal growth. 

Role Description 

Join our dynamic team as a Regional Sales Support professional, where your energy and expertise will drive growth across diverse territories. In this pivotal role, you will empower sales teams by providing strategic support, fostering strong customer relationships, and facilitating seamless sales processes. Your proactive approach and technical acumen will help unlock new business opportunities, ensure client satisfaction, and contribute to the overall success of our sales initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Support the VP – West to leverage existing relationships, and drive sales & growth of sell-in & sell-out at each point of sale.
• Travel to accounts to assist with training and coaching of the sales teams, new product introductions, merchandising/POS needs, reviewing client opportunities to maximize sales, taking inventory, and suggesting product replenishment.
• Demonstrate excellent product knowledge for our timepieces and the history of Grand Seiko
• Work with store planning to ensure all displays, video content & merchandising are up to date and report any maintenance issues.
• Promptly respond to retailers & sales associates regarding product inquiries, sold orders, stock orders, straps/parts questions, etc.
• Ensure all brand documents (both physical & digital) are up to date and able to be accessed by store management and sales teams. This includes training materials, service price list, warranty activation instructions, etc.
• Coordinate with the training dept for training needs (both in person & virtual)
• Maintain current photos of each account
• Attend and represent Grand Seiko at retailer events 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3+ years of luxury retail/wholesale sales experience, ideally within account management, training or merchandising
• Previous experience in luxury watches and/or jewelry is preferred
• Ability to travel approximately 50%, primarily across Florida, the western US (Hawaii – Texas), with occasional in office meetings at our Upper Saddle River, NJ location.
• Strong interest in mechanical watches, craftsmanship, innovation & luxury culture
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in programs such as Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, NetSuite & PowerBI, with strong analytical capabilities
• High level of accuracy/ strong attention to detail
• Available for evening and weekend events (on occasion)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently within the region

Benefits Program

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance (eligibility begins 1st day of the month following 30 days of service; generous employer contribution)
• Immediate participation in the 401(k) and 75% employer match after six (6) months of service (to a maximum 6.8% employer match)
• Company paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Excellent PTO program
• Voluntary FSA
• Employee product discount

Salary Range $80,000-$95,000

Grand Seiko Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and is committed to environmental sustainability.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact Seiko directly at 201-529-5730.