The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.4 billion video games and more than 700 million hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™ family of systems, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™ and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website.
Area(s): Minneapolis, MN
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Provides merchandising service, product education, product demonstration, customer service and display maintenance support to retail stores
- Serves as a Nintendo brand ambassador for both retail locations and events in their local community
- Completes store calls with focus on special projects, top volume and high profile stores
- Provides real time information on assigned stores by utilizing a tablet device to respond to surveys and file reports from the field
- Conducts inventories and works with management to adjust discrepancies
- Manages demo software in assigned territory
- Builds relationships and maintains communication with store personnel and store management
- Maintains display parts and POP (Point of Purchase) inventory
- Sets up and maintains displays and display cases
- Restocks product from store inventory to shelves
- May assist with reset of large planograms
- Cleans and repairs displays
- Distributes POP items
- Utilizes selling techniques and knowledge of Nintendo products to aid customers with purchasing decisions
- Provides product demonstrations and education to store personnel, both individual and group presentations during store calls, weekend demonstrations and outside opportunities
- Gathers and provides to NMI management insights from the field, to include both written information and digital photographs
- Participates in monthly conference calls and product training calls as scheduled
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
- One to three years of related experience
- Possess good basic math skills
- Accurate counting skills
- Ability to use a computer and digital camera
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office; i.e., Excel, Outlook
- Familiarity with Nintendo products or ability to quickly become familiar with products
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver license
- Ability to create and follow an efficient schedule
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organization skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills including presentation and public speaking skills
- This position requires, upon offer, that a pre-employment drug screen be completed due to the safety-sensitive nature of the job and/or work environment.
PHYSICAL/FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to climb ladders and lift heavy loads (up to 30 pounds)
- Ability to perform routine display repair/maintenance
- Good manual dexterity
- Overtime periods, weekend and holiday work
- Extensive local travel
- Overnight travel in some markets
- Good driving record
- Reliable transportation and proof of insurance
- Must have access to a cell phone, telephone line (optional), high speed internet, and adequate storage space
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