Independent Sales Representative - Omaha, NE

Jostens • Omaha, NE

8h • Remote

About The Position

Jostens is hiring an independent, 1099 sales representative to grow its yearbook business in the Omaha/Lincoln, Nebraska territory. The position is field-based and remote, but the representative must reside within the assigned territory and travel up to 70%. The representative operates their own business, develops new school business and prospects, expands market share, and builds relationships with school communities while representing the Jostens brand.

The representative maintains an independent office and manages business expenses, including travel. They may recruit, train, and compensate office and sales support as needed, and must comply with laws applicable to their independent business. Jostens provides a defined territory of existing customers and prospects, along with training, marketing and advertising support, and a commission-based compensation structure with a monthly draw and uncapped earning potential.

Requirements

• Proven experience in consultative, educational, or business-to-consumer sales and/or sales management.
• Self-motivation, accountability, and a willingness to take ownership of business results.
• A track record of developing new business and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Strong financial and operational understanding to run an independent business effectively.
• Confidence communicating and partnering with diverse stakeholders, including administrators and students.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally; travel varies by territory.
• Ability to reside within the assigned territory.
• Willingness to manage business expenses, including travel, and comply with laws applicable to the independent business.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Passion for contributing to a positive and rewarding school experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through prospecting, lead generation, and expanding market share.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with school administrators, advisors, teachers, and students.
• Advise school leadership about Jostens products and services to support their goals.
• Maintain an independent office and manage business expenses, including travel.
• Recruit, train, and compensate office and sales support as needed.
• Follow laws applicable to the independent business.
• Represent Jostens with integrity and uphold its values of accountability, responsibility, and respect.

Benefits

• Training, marketing, and advertising support, including digital and social media.
• Competitive incentive structure with 100% commission-based compensation, a monthly draw, and uncapped earning potential.
• Defined territory of existing customers and prospects.
• Opportunity to use an established business model and pursue success as a sales performer, business owner, and community leader.
• Industry-leading products and educational programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed