Brand Specialist (JO-3065-ENG) - gildan activewear : Job Details

The opportunity

Raise brand and product awareness of Gildan's suite of products by promoting the Gildan Advantage (quality, value, availability and CSR) to distributor sales reps and their customer base. Provide recommendations and guidance to Gildan's management group based on analysis of market related to distributors, competitors, and general industry.

Two Positions: 1st position located in Northern California near a major airport; 2nd Position to be based in the Atlanta, GA area. 40% travel to end users and trade shows to educate on brands and product features. Below is example of a typical month:

* 3 weeks a month, typically traveling Tuesday - Thursdays

* 1 week a month, remote work from home office

The role

* Train Gildan's distributor sales teams and their top customers on the Gildan Advantage (quality, value, availability and CSR).

* Provide recommendations and guidance to Gildan's management group from in depth marketing analysis and expertise.

* Prepare content for customer-facing events and training sessions.

* Develop strong relationships with the distributor sales teams and their respective key customers. Analyze any feedback given and process it accordingly.

* Represent Gildan at events such as trade shows, open houses, sales meetings, virtual meetings and supplier panels to attract potential customers.

* Implement corporate and distributor Gildan brand marketing campaigns.

* Act as a liaison between the Gildan KAE, distributor sales teams and Gildan marketing; work with sales and marketing teams to come up with unique strategies to market Gildan's products to the market.

* Research and analyse information and market intelligence regarding our position as it relates to distributors, competitors and the industry in general through end-user calls.

* Analyze, brand strengths, target market, target customers to offer guidance on progress forward.

The requirement

University degree and 5-7 years of related experience, such as sales (apparel) and industry experience: including promotional product companies, screen printers, and/or decorators.

What's in it for you?

* Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential

* Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated

* From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues

* Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities

* Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Come as you are:

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

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