Independent Sales Representative - Columbus, GA

Jostens • Columbus, GA

1d • Remote

About The Position

This is a field-based, independent sales representative role (1099) for the Columbus, GA territory, requiring up to 70% travel. The role offers the opportunity to build and run your own business, representing the Jostens brand. The representative will be responsible for growing the territory by signing new business, developing prospects, and managing relationships with schools. The position is remote but requires residing within the assigned territory.

Requirements

• Passion for contributing to a positive and rewarding school experience.
• Proven experience in consultative, educational, or B2C sales and/or sales management.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and takes ownership of success.
• Track record of developing new business and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Strong financial and operational understanding to run an independent business.
• Confident partnering with diverse stakeholders, from administrators to students.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally.
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Market by prospecting, lead generation, and expanding market share.
• Build and maintain partnerships with school administrators, advisors, teachers, and students.
• Advise and partner with school leadership on Jostens products and services.
• Operate an independent office and manage all business expenses, including travel.
• Recruit, train, and compensate office and sales support as needed.
• Follow all laws applicable to an independent business.
• Uphold Jostens’ values of accountability, integrity, responsibility, and respect.

Benefits

• Proven business model with a track record of longstanding success.
• Opportunity to be a top sales performer, business owner and community leader.
• Innovation, training, marketing and advertising support, including digital and social media.
• Competitive compensation and incentive structure with 100% commission-based compensation (monthly draw) and uncapped earning potential.
• A defined territory of existing customers and prospects.
• Industry leading products and educational programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree