Outside Sales (Central/N. Los Angeles) - Remote Opportunity
On-siteBolingbrook, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Drive territory P&L performance by strategically managing customer volume, sales, and profitability metrics through systematic in-person account engagement. Cultivate comprehensive relationships across customer organizations, from ownership through sales, service, and merchandising teams, while conducting strategic one-on-one meetings to uncover growth opportunities. Establish strong partnerships with key stakeholders including finance, marketing, operations, and production, and collaborate seamlessly with assigned Account Managers to optimize customer service and engagement frequency. Lead new product launches, internal initiatives, and strategic sales planning, leveraging advanced merchandising expertise to highlight competitive advantages and drive strategic upsell opportunities. Represent the brand at industry trade shows and customer functions to strengthen market position. Requires a personal vehicle for work-related travel and up to 50% travel throughout the Central/N. Los Angeles area.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 2 years of field sales experience
- Promotional products and apparel industry experience
- Superior communication abilities
- Excellent verbal and written interactions
- Exceptional multitasking capabilities
- Strong prioritization skills
- Time management expertise
- Self-motivated professional
- Ability to execute complex initiatives independently
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Superior organizational abilities
- Results-driven performer
- Strong sense of urgency
- Commitment to excellence
- Dynamic, high-energy approach
- Authentic enthusiasm for the role
- Advanced problem-solving capabilities
- Innovative solution development
- Expertise in consultative sales methodologies
- SPIN selling techniques
- Strong merchandising acumen
- Ability to optimize product presentations
- Polished presentation skills
- Ability to engage diverse audiences effectively
- Technical proficiency in demonstrating digital tools and web-based solutions
- Sharp analytical mindset
- Strong financial acumen
- Strategic planning and documentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Related business applications
- Personal vehicle for work-related travel
- Up to 50% travel throughout assigned territory
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Proven track record of professional achievement
- Highly valued promotional products and apparel industry experience
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