**Sales & Marketing** **Retail Sales Specialist C** Renton, WA Posted: 2/18/2025 Job Description Job ID#: 210080 Job Category: Sales & Marketing Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 52 Shift: 1 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Retail Sales Specialist C, in Renton, WA. Job ID#210080** Pay Rate: $28 - $33/hr **Job Description:** Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Brand Activations Associate with our Travel and Events Team. We create an in-person connections with customers and stakeholders through Pop-up Shops and Events throughout the country. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing daily store operations, visual merchandising displays & marketing elements, and meeting or exceeding sales goals, all while delivering excellent customer service. **Position Responsibilities:** * The position requires extensive travel within the United States and the ability to work independently. * Ability to connect with and maintain relationships with customers * Ability to prioritize and execute against deadlines and adapt to a changing work environment * Assists with the setup and breakdown at our Pop-up shops and events. * Assists with processing freight and completing markdowns. * Support store and company level strategies to reduce shrink; observe and monitor for signs of shrink and advise management of any unusual internal or external activity * Understand and adhere to all company policies and procedures * Partner with Brand Activation Lead and Brand Activation Coordinator to execute strategic action plans to meet or exceed goals. * Understand and adhere to visual standards to maximize merchandise presentations and ensure all marketing initiatives are completed on time * Maintain and support safety standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom; communicate safety concerns to the travel store lead **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):** * Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status * High school diploma or higher * 2+ years of retail sales experience * Knowledge of Point-of-Sale platforms * Ability to safely lift boxes to 35 lbs. Ability to stand and move about for extended periods with only short rest breaks; ability to reach, bend, stoop, etc. to handle products * Available to work a flexible schedule to include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnights, as needed **Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):** * Counterpoint POS experience * Previous military or commercial experience in quality and/or operations leadership position * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) **Typical Education/Experience:** High school diploma or GED and typically 7 or more years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance **VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled** To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit **http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/** or **https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/** The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled