Brand Ambassador (Utah and SW Wyoming)

Maui Jim Sunglasses•Salt Lake City, UT

8d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Brand Ambassador drives sales growth and expands Maui Jim and Zeal Optics market presence across Utah and southwest Wyoming. Based in the Salt Lake City area, the role develops customer relationships, identifies business opportunities, executes sales and marketing strategies, and supports retail partners. The position works with the Managing Director to plan territory coverage and uses company systems to document visits, activities, and objectives. It represents the company professionally, monitors market and competitive conditions, and works toward territory sales objectives and other key performance indicators. The role also gathers marketplace feedback, represents the brands at assigned trade shows and industry events, submits expenses and required documentation, and completes other duties as assigned. Work involves frequent territory travel, regular driving and customer-facing activities, overnight travel as needed, and transporting and presenting product samples and marketing materials. The listed base salary is $60,000–$65,000 plus commission.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 to 3 years of successful outside sales experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3 to 4 years of successful outside sales experience with a high school diploma or equivalent and some college coursework.
Strong sales, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and communication abilities.
Self-motivated and able to work independently and manage a territory effectively.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to quickly learn new products, systems, and processes.
Adaptability and comfort working in a dynamic environment.
Professional presence and a customer-focused mindset.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the territory, including overnight travel as business needs require.
Ability to transport and present product samples and marketing materials.
Demonstrates Maui Jim's “Aloha Spirit” through positive, collaborative, and service-oriented interactions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
Experience in the optical, eyewear, fashion accessory, or sunglass industry.

Responsibilities

Grow sales and increase market penetration for Maui Jim and Zeal Optics in the assigned territory.
Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective accounts.
Identify and prioritize customers with strong potential for current and future sales growth.
Partner with the Managing Director to optimize territory coverage using call cycle and route-planning software.
Document account visits, activities, and objectives using the Lae Ula app and other company systems.
Represent the company professionally and communicate products, programs, policies, and services.
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and economic developments that may affect territory performance, and share findings with management.
Use company-provided sales tools, literature, marketing materials, and promotional programs effectively.
Maintain accurate territory records, customer information, and activity reports.
Increase sales through product training, presentations, communication, and relationship-building with customers.
Achieve territory sales objectives and other company-established key performance indicators.
Gather marketplace feedback and customer insights to support strategic decision-making.
Represent Maui Jim and Zeal Optics at assigned trade shows, professional meetings, and industry events.
Submit business expenses and required documentation accurately and on time.
Perform other assigned duties and special projects.