Dealer Field Support Specialist - Part Time (Temporary)

About the role

Yamaha is seeking a Part-Time Dealer Field Support Specialist to serve as the “front line” of training and merchandising in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role supports Guitar Center storefronts by identifying opportunities for product training and creating the best possible in-store experience.

This is a part-time position, estimated at 2-3 days a week, 6-8 hours per day, based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Work consistently with the Sales Training Manager and National Account Manager to grow retail business through focused training and merchandising activations.
• Travel and provide support to National Accounts storefronts within the assigned territory.
• Educate and train dealer/retail sales associates on Yamaha products, technology, and brand through in-store visits and phone calls.
• Maintain a highly visible presence in National Account stores via regular account visits.
• Provide insightful feedback from account visits to the Sales Training Manager about store needs (e.g., low stock, floor changes, damaged displays, competitor information).
• Provide trade show support as requested by the Sales Training Manager and/or Marketing departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Previous Guitar Center retail or operations experience required.
• Music technology savvy.
• Passion for building relationships with store associates and managers.
• Confident public speaker with strong presentation skills.
• Willing to work a part-time position.
• Ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
• Reliable transportation required.
• A mobile device with data access to submit store reports.

Pay

Compensation for this position is paid at a daily rate of $165.00/day plus mileage.

Schedule

Part-time, estimated 2-3 days a week, 6-8 hours per day.