About Company:

Founded in 1999, UGM Surfaces is one of the most successful natural stone and engineered surface suppliers in the United States. UGM currently boasts over 600,000 square feet of stone gallery and showroom space, with locations in Chicago IL, Detroit MI, Cleveland OH, Milwaukee WI, St. Louis MO, Omaha NE, and Minneapolis MN. UGM specializes in providing the highest quality and largest selection of stone products to meet the needs of builders, contractors, fabricators, retailers, architects, interior designers, and tile distributors from around the United States.

About the Role:

As a Brand Ambassador, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our brand's presence and reputation within the stone industry. Your primary objective will be to engage customers and promote our products through effective communication and marketing strategies. You will be responsible for conducting market research to understand customer preferences and trends, which will inform your promotional activities. By creating visually appealing merchandising displays, you will attract customers and drive sales. Ultimately, your efforts will contribute to building long-lasting relationships with customers and increasing brand loyalty.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in customer engagement or sales within the industry.
• Ability to travel locally and to surrounding states

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in the stone industry

Responsibilities:

• Engage with customers to promote products and educate them about their benefits.
• Conduct market research to gather insights on customer preferences and competitive products.
• Develop and implement promotional marketing strategies to increase brand awareness.
• Create and maintain visually appealing merchandising displays that attract customers.
• Collaborate with the sales team to achieve sales targets and provide feedback on customer interactions.

Skills:

The required skills of brand awareness and customer engagement will be utilized daily as you interact with customers and promote our products. Market research skills will help you analyze customer feedback and adapt your strategies accordingly. Proficiency in promotional marketing will enable you to create effective campaigns that resonate with our target audience. Visual merchandising skills will be essential for designing attractive displays that draw customers in and enhance their shopping experience. Additionally, sales skills will be critical in converting customer interactions into successful sales, ultimately contributing to the brand's growth.