Apparel Sales Representative - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Varsity Brands • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Varsity Spirit, a Varsity Brands Company, is seeking an Apparel Sales Representative for its Philadelphia, Pennsylvania territory. This is a full-time, outside sales, hybrid position focused on selling apparel and products to local schools and organizations. The role involves managing client relationships, maximizing sales opportunities, and promoting Varsity products through a consultative selling approach. The representative will embody the company's core values of Spirit, Passion, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Transparency.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to grasp new technology and understanding of Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of cheer and dance industry
• Willingness to learn in-depth product construction, technicalities and pricing
• Cultivate an in-home office that is distraction-free
• Ensure reliable travel for regular face-to-face touch points
• Organization and follow through
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Ability to generate leads, forecast sales cycle, anticipate problems, and create effective solutions, with an aspiration to meet and exceed sales goals
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in an administrative support role for at least 2 years
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, lifting, kneeling walking and driving will all occur on a regular basis
• Must be able to lift 15-30 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business education or related field preferred
• Industry Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and prospect for territory sales
• Conduct consults and fittings with coaches and their athletes
• Meet & exceed assigned territory sales goals
• Provide honest and confident feedback about style and fit
• Seek fashion and product knowledge to build your expertise
• Maintain personal drive to seek professional growth
• Prospect power – build rapport
• Build lasting relationships with customers
• Travel to appointments within the territory
• Excel in a work from home environment
• Recruiting for summer camp brands

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED