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Strategic Account Manager
Storm Creek
Eagan, MN
Join Our Team at Storm Creek!
About Us: Hi! We’re Storm Creek-a women-owned, sustainably-made, year-round clothing brand that cares deeply about the earth. We proudly donate over 5% of our profits to environmental and community causes that matter to us. Here’s a bit more about us so we can really get to know each other.
From sparking curiosity to fueling our growth mindset, we’re all about purposeful action and relentless innovation. “Good enough” isn’t in our vocabulary-we aim higher, think sharper, and collaborate harder. And giving back? That’s in our DNA. We’re charging full steam ahead to hit $5 million in charitable donations by 2030. Turns out doing good can look good, too.
We’re honored to be named one of PPAI’s Greatest Companies to Work For in 2024, ranked in the top 2% of promo products suppliers nationwide, #43 on PPAI 100 and a proud member of Minnesota Keystone at the 5% giving level. Translation? We’re a fantastic place to work. Ready to see what all the buzz is about? Come join the fun!
Position Overview:
Storm Creek is seeking driven sales professionals with a growth mindset who want to work for one of the best and fastest-growing eco-made apparel companies in the promotional products industry. This position focuses on the working with national distributors in the Western US region.
As a Territory Account Manager, you’ll promote, drive and increase sales within assigned territory. You will be responsible for managing existing customers, developing new opportunities, prospecting, and following up on assigned sales leads. Successful candidates will own assigned territory, create sales growth to meet defined goals.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter with proven professional sales experience, eager to seize the significant market opportunities in the B2B sector. You must be aligned with our mission and core values, and ready to seek better every day!
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
What Storm Creek Can Offer You:
Total earnings of $80,000-$130,000 per year based on territory, experience level, and performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and 401(k). Full time employees are eligible for 15 days of vacation/ESST, 8 volunteer hours, 8 company holidays, and one floating holiday per year.
Storm Creek is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Ready to join us? Let’s make an impact together at Storm Creek!
Apply nowCompliance and Sustainability Manager
Numo
Kaufman, Texas
Job Title: Compliance and Sustainability Manager
Location: Kaufman, Texas
About Numo – www.numomfg.com
We create promotional products that bring brands to life. But with manufacturing comes responsibility. That’s where this role comes in—we need a dedicated experience professional to lead compliance and sustainability efforts, ensuring we meet regulations, improve operations, and provide clarity to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Audits
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
Data Tracking & Reporting
Hands-On Implementation
What You Bring
Who You Are
Why Join Numo?
If you’re ready to make a difference while keeping us compliant and ahead of the curve, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume to ryan@kolder.com!
Apply nowAccount Executive
Brand Aid
Salt Lake City, UT
Job Title: Account Executive
Department: Sales
Job Summary:
The role of the Account Executive is to develop and maintain relationships with key accounts and generate brand new business opportunities. The Account Executive is required to build from scratch, and proactively manage their sales pipeline, maintain long-term relationships, and provide the best experience possible. You will collaborate with other departments to prepare sales pitches, design client communication materials, and other similar tasks. You will lead and meet with your Account Team as necessary to assess sales performance and strategy, develop short and long-term sales goals, and ensure the company’s sales goals are being met. Brand + Aid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of all of our employees. We are as passionate about our brands as we are about creating a working environment centered around respect and inclusion. Our goal is for everyone to contribute and advancement is based on merit. We want everyone to reach their full potential!
Responsibilities:
● Communicate with clients to understand needs, address questions and move through the sales process.
● Build relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
● Collaborate with internal departments to facilitate client need fulfillment.
● Collect and analyze data to learn more about the client’s customer base and consumer behavior in general.
● Keep accurate and current account notes using the company’s CRM and messaging software.
● Maintain updated knowledge of company products and services.
● Resolve complaints and prevent additional issues by helping improve Company processes.
● Identify industry trends.
● Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the promotional products industry.
● Act as a client advocate with a focus on improving the buyer experience.
● Attends vendor meetings as requested via Zoom or Google Meet.
● Represent the company at trade shows and industry events.
● Work closely with client base to understand their timelines and priorities
● Ensure client projects are on track, will meet all applicable timelines, and that sales goals are met or exceeded.
● Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and margin goals.
● Must participate in strategic and goal planning exercises.
● Sets quarterly meetings with clients, and attends other client meetings as requested.
● Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
● Excellent sales and customer service skills.
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
● Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
● Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
● Ability to think strategically and execute tactics.
● Proficient with Google Suite, Excel, and related software.
Education and Experience:
● A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
● 5-7 years experience in the promotional products space.
● Excellent leadership, interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.
● Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
● Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset.
● Successful track record of hitting and exceeding monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
Physical Requirements:
● Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
● Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at time
Apply nowAccount Coordinator
Brand Aid
Salt Lake City, UT
Job Title: Account Coordinator
Department: Sales
Job Summary:
The role of the Account Coordinator is to provide administrative support to the sales department by working with internal departments to ensure that client needs are understood and satisfied. The Account Coordinator is required to support the Sales Team in various aspects, including but not limited to; product research, communicating with suppliers and clients to ensure projects flow smoothly and on time, addressing client complaints, collecting and analyzing data, and improving the overall customer experience. You will meet with your Sales Team as necessary to assess the overall health of the account group. This position is ideal for a person who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and takes proactive action to keep projects moving forward.
Brand+Aid is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that values the diversity of all of our employees. We are as passionate about our brands as we are about creating a working environment centered around respect and inclusion. Our goal is for everyone to contribute, and career advancement is based on merit. We want everyone to reach their full potential!
Responsibilities:
● Proactively support the Account Team and all sales-related work.
● Communicate with clients to understand their needs, address questions and provide assistance throughout the sales process.
● Collaborate with internal departments to facilitate client needs fulfillment.
● Keep accurate and current account notes using the company’s CRM and messaging software.
● Resolve complaints and troubleshoot issues.
● Work closely with the Production Team and Account Team to confirm order entry is accurate and changes are up to date.
● Assist in preparation for client meetings and presentations.
● Lead all communication with clients regarding tracking, proofing, and order issues.
● Sends and tracks samples as requested by the Account Team.
● Understand timelines and deliverables as provided by the client or the Sales Team and prioritize to maintain the Brand+Aid level of service.
● Attend vendor meetings as requested via Zoom or Google Meet.
● Backup other Account Coordinators as needed.
● Other tasks as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
● Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
● Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
● Proficient with Google Suite, Excel, and related software.
● Familiarity with Commonsku preferred.
Education and Experience:
● A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred.
● 2-5 years experience working in the promotional products space.
● Excellent leadership, interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills.
● Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements:
● Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
● Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Account Manager
Brand Aid
Salt Lake City, UT
Job Title: Account Manager
Department: Sales
Job Summary:
The role of the Account Manager is to act as a client advocate and work with internal departments to ensure that client needs are understood and satisfied. The Account Manager is required to proactively manage their sales pipeline, correspond with clients in-person, over the phone, and/or via email, handle client complaints, collect and analyze data, and improve the overall customer experience while driving sales for Brand+Aid. You will collaborate with other departments to prepare sales pitches, design client communication materials, and other similar tasks. You will meet with company executives as necessary to assess sales performance and strategy, develop short and long-term sales goals, and ensure the company’s sales goals are being met. You will meet with your Account Team as necessary to assess the overall health of the account group. The Account Manager will provide administrative support to the sales department and account executives while maintaining and growing their own book of business.
Brand+Aid is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that values the diversity of all of our employees. We are as passionate about our brands as we are about creating a working environment centered around respect and inclusion. Our goal is for everyone to contribute, and career advancement is based on merit. We want everyone to reach their full potential!
Responsibilities:
● Communicate with clients to understand needs, address questions and move through the sales process.
● Build relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
● Collaborate with internal departments to facilitate client needs fulfillment.
● Collect and analyze data to learn more about the client’s customer base and consumer behavior in general.
● Keep accurate and current account notes using the company’s CRM and messaging software.
● Maintain updated knowledge of company products and services.
● Resolve complaints and prevent additional issues by helping improve Company processes.
● Identify industry trends.
● Set quarterly meetings with clients and attend other client meetings as requested.
● Act as a client advocate with a focus on improving the buyer experience.
● Attend vendor meetings as requested via Zoom or Google Meet.
● Work closely with the client base to understand their timelines and priorities.
● Ensure client projects are on track, will meet all applicable timelines, and that sales goals are met or exceeded.
● Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and margin goals.
Required Skills/Abilities:
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
● Excellent sales and customer service skills.
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
● Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
● Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
● Proficient with Google Suite, Excel, and related software.
● Familiarity with Commonsku is preferred.
Education and Experience:
● A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred.
● 3-5 years experience in the promotional products space.
● Excellent leadership, interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills.
● Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
● Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset.
● Successful track record of hitting and exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
Physical Requirements:
● Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
● Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Director of Sales - Promotional Product Division
Links Unlimited, Inc.
Ohio
Director of Sales, Promotional Product Division
A little about us:
Links Unlimited®, Inc. is one of Cincinnati’s largest private companies and a leader in the corporate incentives industry. We offer a full range of services to our corporate customers with a focus on product procurement, decoration management, product warehousing, and order fulfillment.
We’re seeking the Director of Sales, Promotional Product Division, to support our growing team. The Director of Sales, Promotional Product Division, is responsible for developing strategic sales plans, managing key customer relationships, and overseeing a team of sales professionals to achieve revenue goals. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in promotional products, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of sales success.
We believe that our employees are essential to our ongoing success, and we are pursuing an individual who is passionate about one’s work and a determined team player. Our workforce is energetic, talented, and poised for growth in this exciting market.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Responsibilities:
Required Skills:
Education and Experience:
Physical Requirements:
Compensation & Benefits:
Outside Sales Representative
Mill & Crate
Remote
Job Type: Full or Part Time – Promotional Products/Swag – Outside Sales Rep – 1099 Contractor – 100% Commission Based, Remote Work
Mill & Crate is a premier branded merchandise company seeking self-motivated independent sales representatives to join our team. The perfect position for stay-at-home moms, college interns, or anyone looking to earn extra money. The objective of this position is to drive sales growth and expand market share. This role involves identifying networking opportunities, building and managing customer relationships, responding to customer inquiries as well as providing price estimates and mock ups, all while building your own book-of-business.
To excel as an independent sales representative, a strong commitment to meeting sales targets with minimal supervision is essential. Ultimately, a high-performing rep must showcase effective communication and negotiation skills while consistently delivering outstanding customer service.
Responsibilities:
Job Requirements:
Compensation:
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and achievements to hello@millandcrate.com. We look forward to reviewing your application. Mill & Crate is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply nowOutside Territory Sales Manager – NJ, NY State and Northern Philadelphia Region
Charles River Apparel
Remote
Company Overview
Charles River Apparel is a leading supplier of innovative active wear for a variety of markets. Since its inception more than a quarter of a century ago, New England-based Charles River Apparel has been recognized for the quality, style and value of its apparel, as well as their high level of customer service. The company’s award-winning in-house design team incorporates the latest materials and technology into their designs to deliver an apparel collection that is notable for its appeal, versatility, and long-lasting wear. Charles River Apparel sells through more than 13,000 distributors, retail and specialty stores nationwide.
We owe our success to our dedicated employees. We offer an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, a company matching 401K plan as well as a corporate casual atmosphere.
Position Overview
We are looking for an Outside Territory Manager for NJ, NY State and Northern Philadelphia Region to join our dynamic and growing sales team.
This position reports to the Director of Outside Sales and is responsible for developing, maintaining, and servicing relationships with both existing and prospective customers within the assigned territory.
Key Accountabilities
Key Competencies
Skills/Education
Outside Territory Sales Manager – NJ, NY City and Long Island
Charles River Apparel
Remote
Company Overview Charles River Apparel is a leading supplier of innovative active wear for a variety of markets. Since its inception more than a quarter of a century ago, New England-based Charles River Apparel has been recognized for the quality, style and value of its apparel, as well as their high level of customer service. The company’s award-winning in-house design team incorporates the latest materials and technology into their designs to deliver an apparel collection that is notable for its appeal, versatility, and long-lasting wear. Charles River Apparel sells through more than 13,000 distributors, retail and specialty stores nationwide.
We owe our success to our dedicated employees. We offer an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, a company matching 401K plan as well as a corporate casual atmosphere.
Position Overview We are looking for an Outside Territory Manager for NJ, NY City and Long Island to join our dynamic and growing sales team. This position reports to the Director of Outside Sales and is responsible for developing, maintaining, and servicing relationships with both existing and prospective customers within the assigned territory.
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National Sales Manager
Rymax Inc
Pine Brook, NJ - Hybrid
AGGRESSIVE AND MOTIVATED SALES PROFESSIONALS WANTED IMMEDIATELY
Rymax, with headquarters in Pine Brook, New Jersey, is the largest National Direct Manufacturer’s Representative in the Premium and Incentive Industry. Rymax sells name brand and luxury merchandise to the reseller community in conjunction with their reward and incentive solutions. We are looking to expand our National Reseller Sales Team.
We are seeking high-energy, self-motivated individuals for unique opportunities with an unlimited upside. Proven ability to sell merchandise within the incentive and promotion industry and experience with consumer electronics is certainly a plus, but not a requirement. If you are hard-working, dedicated, and persistent, and possess a dynamic personality this could be the sales opportunity for you.
The ideal candidate should be articulate, self-confident, energetic, organized and proactive. This individual will be given the responsibility to develop and expand an existing sales territory with the intent to grow the territory both in size and revenue. The primary focus of this position is to cultivate sales within an existing incentive reseller, jobbers and incentive houses client base while generating new accounts.
From a sales perspective this Sales professional must possess strong consultative sales ability as well as the experience to turn quick product sales around.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Candidate must develop sales strategies supported with compelling presentations that will enable a selling relationship with targeted clients
· Manage and develop existing accounts and grow share of revenue.
· Analyze trends and other sales opportunities.
· Identify new business & growth opportunities.
· Develop and build strong account relationships.
· Perform market analysis and ascertain competitive account strategies in order to provide counter measures and recommendations to senior management.
· Represent company at trade shows and other trade forums that promote the company.
· Ability to work within a competitive marketplace.
· Travel within their territory.
QUALIFICATIONS
This is an individual contributor role that will be charged with opening new accounts as well as growing existing. The candidate should have prior and successful selling experience, of actual hard goods. Experience in the Promotional and/or Premium and Incentive Channel is a plus. Candidate must be self motivated and possess excellent follow-up and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills also required. Candidate will be required to travel. This is not a remote position and candidate will be required to work from the Company’s New Jersey headquarters.
In addition to providing a tremendous growth opportunity, this position offers a competitive salary, commissions, health insurance, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off. No relocation fees will be paid. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Please forward all resumes to careers@rymaxinc.com
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