Role Description
The Sales Leader will lead and grow a sales team responsible for both nurturing existing accounts and expanding the customer base through outreach, conventions, and new business development. This role is ideal for a high-energy, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can motivate and inspire their team, and balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution. The Sales Leader will drive team performance, monitor operational metrics, and ensure sales processes run efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
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Team Leadership & Performance
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Lead, mentor, and motivate a sales team to consistently hit performance goals.
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Coach reps on building trusted, lasting relationships with their assigned accounts and serving as the go-to expert on new releases, restocks, and strategic planning.
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Guide the team on trading card, TCG, and collectibles trends so reps can advise accounts on what to stock and when.
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Hold team members accountable for sales targets, activity goals, and operational responsibilities.
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Build a high-performance, high-energy culture that keeps reps engaged and driving toward results.
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Revenue Growth
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Oversee a mix of account growth and new customer acquisition, balancing revenue retention with expansion.
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Develop and execute strategies to grow revenue, increase market presence, and maximize team effectiveness.
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Drive new business development through outreach, conventions, and other growth channels.
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Support reps in leading the presell charge, helping retailers lock in hot products before they hit the market.
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Coach reps to proactively identify new opportunities to expand account business and deepen partnerships.
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Operations & Accuracy
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Monitor accounts receivable (A/R) and inventory levels, resolving issues and maintaining operational accuracy.
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Ensure the team reviews and processes orders with a sharp eye for detail, keeping fulfillment running smoothly.
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Hold reps accountable for keeping accounts in good standing, monitoring receivables, and working with customers to stay within terms.
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Allocate products effectively when preorders exceed available quantities, prioritizing fairness and strategic business impact.
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Run reports, track performance metrics, and calculate team commissions accurately and on time.
Qualifications
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5β7 years of sales experience, including at least 2β3 years in a sales management or team leadership role.
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Proven track record of building, coaching, and developing sales reps to hit individual and team targets.
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Strong knowledge of account management and new business development techniques.
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Familiarity with trading cards, TCGs, comics, collectibles, or hobby retail β you'll be guiding reps on trends, not just managing their numbers.
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Strategic mindset β able to set direction for the team, not just execute day-to-day, and adjust plans as priorities shift.
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Ability to influence and coordinate across departments (warehouse, purchasing, finance) to support team and account needs.
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Experience managing A/R, inventory, allocations, and reporting.
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Experience with CRM or sales reporting tools to track pipeline, forecast performance, and identify coaching opportunities.
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Analytical skills to track performance, calculate commissions, and optimize team output.
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Self-starter with strong organizational and communication abilities.
Benefits