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      <Title>Retail Sales Specialist</Title>
      <Description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Retail Sales Specialist</strong></p>
<p>We&#39;re looking for a Retail Sales Specialist to join our team. As a Retail Sales Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence for key retail and distribution partners.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
<p><strong>Financial Validation &amp; STC / Promo Audit Support</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Partner with Sales Directors, Accounting, and Finance to validate SOA, STC, and other promotional claim types.</li>
<li>Review and validate customer claims, credits, and invoices to ensure alignment with approved sales agreements, promotional calendars, and sell-through programs.</li>
<li>Confirm that all required documentation, approvals, and supporting materials are in place prior to claim approval.</li>
<li>Serve as a liaison between Sales, Accounting, and Finance to resolve claim discrepancies, questions, and escalations.</li>
<li>Identify and resolve any discrepancies between retailer claims, internal records, and promotional calendars.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Product Setup, Content Management &amp; Retail Portals</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Manage the product setup process for designated retailers and distributors, overseeing each stage from item creation through to launch.</li>
<li>Maintain precise product data and content, including specifications, pricing, imagery, and product detail page (PDP) copy, across retailer portals and PIM/DAM systems.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to collect and verify all necessary assets, ensuring that product listings remain accurate and current.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Data Administration, Process &amp; Operational Support</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Maintain accurate spreadsheets and trackers for sales, promotions, MDF, product status, and portal submissions, performing data reconciliation across various systems.</li>
<li>Manage the UL Testing pipeline for applicable products and coordinate with global manufacturing and engineering teams to gather technical documentation under tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Document and enhance standard operating procedures related to product setup, promotion tracking, and data management.</li>
<li>Provide targeted operational support to the Sales Team, proactively addressing logistics, documentation, pricing, and promotional issues, as well as fulfilling ad-hoc data requests for customer meetings.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>3-5 years of experience in Sales Operations, Retail Support, or Retail Account Administration, preferably with major retailers or distributors.</li>
<li>Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple product setups, promotions, and trackers concurrently.</li>
<li>Proven experience with promotional/MDF or sell-through credit programs and invoice/claim validation support.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with retailer portals and content platforms (e.g., Walmart SupplierOne/Retail Link, 1WorldSync, Bazaarvoice, Relevate, Bynder or similar).</li>
<li>Advanced proficiency in Excel.</li>
<li>Clear and professional communication skills for interaction with both internal and external partners.</li>
<li>Operates with urgency and demonstrates a “builder” mindset to drive continual improvement of processes and tools.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Great benefits</li>
<li>Free gear and games</li>
</ul>
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      <Jobtype>full-time</Jobtype>
      <Experiencelevel>mid</Experiencelevel>
      <Workarrangement>onsite</Workarrangement>
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      <Skills>Sales Operations, Retail Support, Retail Account Administration, Promotional/MDF or sell-through credit programs, Invoice/claim validation support, Retailer portals and content platforms, Excel, Clear and professional communication skills</Skills>
      <Category>Sales</Category>
      <Industry>Technology</Industry>
      <Employername>SteelSeries</Employername>
      <Employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/gn.com.png</Employerlogo>
      <Employerdescription>SteelSeries is a leading manufacturer of gaming peripherals and accessories, founded in 2001. The company has a strong presence in the gaming industry and is known for its innovative products.</Employerdescription>
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      <Location>IL, Chicago</Location>
      <Country></Country>
      <Postedate>2026-03-09</Postedate>
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