[Hiring] Outside Sales @S&S Activewear LLC

Role Description

The Outside Sales Representative role combines strategic account development with new business acquisition, serving as the primary field representative for S&S Activewear within a designated geographic territory. This dynamic position requires a sales professional who excels at building and nurturing comprehensive customer relationships while consistently driving revenue growth.

• Extensive field presence, with 3-4 days of weekly travel and quarterly overnight engagements, varying based on territory scope.
• Polished interpersonal skills, commanding presentation abilities, and a natural talent for engaging effectively with business owners and key decision-makers.
• Strong analytical capabilities to transform customer data into actionable business opportunities.
• Expertise in sales methodology and meticulous follow-through.
• Working in close partnership with Account Managers to maximize customer engagement and sales potential.
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with strong team orientation.

This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for work-related travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with proven track record of professional achievement.
• Minimum 2 years of field sales experience, with promotional products and apparel industry experience highly valued.
• Superior communication abilities demonstrated excellence in both verbal and written interactions.
• Exceptional multitasking capabilities with strong prioritization skills and time management expertise.
• Self-motivated professional with proven ability to execute complex initiatives independently.
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and superior organizational abilities.
• Results-driven performer with strong sense of urgency and commitment to excellence.
• Brings a dynamic, high-energy approach with authentic enthusiasm for the role.
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities with innovative solution development.
• Expert in consultative sales methodologies, including SPIN selling techniques.
• Strong merchandising acumen with proven ability to optimize product presentations.
• Polished presentation skills with ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
• Technical proficiency in demonstrating digital tools and web-based solutions.
• Sharp analytical mindset with strong financial acumen for strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related business applications.

Requirements

• Position requires up to 50% travel throughout assigned territory.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future.
• Benefits begin 0–90 days after hire and include:
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Discounts on brand-name apparel.
• Fun employee events.
• Meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement.

What You Will Do

• Drives territory P&L performance through strategic management of customer volume, sales, and profitability metrics.
• Executes systematic in-person account engagement, demonstrating excellence in call planning, analysis, presentation delivery, and follow-through.
• Cultivates comprehensive relationships across customer organizations, from ownership through sales, service, and merchandising teams.
• Establishes strong partnerships with key stakeholders across customer departments including finance, marketing, operations, and production.
• Collaborates seamlessly with assigned S&S Account Manager to optimize customer service, sales opportunities, and engagement frequency.
• Masters customers go-to-market strategies, including program management, merchandising schedules, and renewal processes.
• Leads new product launches, internal initiatives, and strategic sales planning with authority and vision.
• Leverages advanced merchandising expertise to highlight S&S Activewear's competitive advantages and drive strategic upsell opportunities.
• Orchestrates cross-functional collaboration, utilizing internal resources including trade marketing, decoration services, EDI, pricing, and custom solutions.
• Maintains impeccable administrative management through precise reporting, calendar organization, sales funnel tracking, and program administration.
• Ensures premium S&S Activewear brand presence through professional showroom and collateral management.
• Represents S&S Activewear at industry trade shows, events, and customer functions.

Working Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and is committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.