Apparel Sales Representative - Southwest Mississippi (Brookhaven area)

Varsity Spirit•Brookhaven, MS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year. OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com . JOB TYPE: Full Time LOCATION TYPE: This is an outside sales, hybrid position. Sales activity takes place across a home office, local schools, community events, and in-person meetings with clients. TERRITORY DETAILS: Southwest Mississippi (Brookhaven area) To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, Sales Representatives live within the region they serve in order to manage local client relationships and maximize sales opportunities. WORK HOURS: Hours vary based on customer needs. Evening and weekend work may be required. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel is primarily local to schools and organizations within the territory, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT A Varsity Spirit Fashion Sales Representative is passionate about fashion, enjoys working one-on-one with customers and thrives in a sales environment. Committed to creating memorable experiences for customers and transforming today’s brightest young people into tomorrow’s leaders, is a member of the largest, most influential manufacturing brand in the industry. Responsibilities include providing personalized solutions to groups with participants of all ages. Effectively promote Varsity products through a consultative based selling approach. A Varsity Spirit Fashion Sales Representative will represent Varsity Brands by demonstration of company core values in driving the highest ethical standards of conduct in all business activities. SPIRIT – PASSION – INNOVATION – RESPECT – INTEGRITY - TRANSPARENCY Explore the apparel and products our Sales Representatives sell.

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
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