Apparel Sales Representative – East Central Alabama
About The Position
Varsity Spirit, a Varsity Brands Company, is a global leader in spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts, and yearbook. With over 50 years of experience, Varsity Spirit impacts over a million athletes annually through apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, and competitions. The company is deeply committed to the safety and well-being of young people, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and adhering to all reporting requirements. This role is a full-time, hybrid position focused on outside sales within East Central Alabama, requiring the representative to live within or near the assigned territory to manage client relationships and maximize sales opportunities. The position involves promoting Varsity products through a consultative selling approach, representing 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
- In depth learning & career advancement
- High school diploma or GED
- Industry Experience preferred
- 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
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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
