About The Position

The Independent Sales Representative is responsible for managing and growing wholesale accounts within the northeast region. This role is the frontline of our wholesale business and plays a critical role in building retailer relationships, driving sell-in, and ensuring our brand is represented consistently across all partner doors. As an emerging lifestyle brand, we are looking for Sales Representatives who are hands-on, entrepreneurial, and comfortable owning their business end-to-end within their territory.

Requirements

  • 2–5 years of wholesale sales experience, preferably in apparel, lifestyle, outdoor, or athletic categories
  • Experience managing a geographic territory (remotely) and independent retail accounts
  • Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with limited structure
  • Willingness to travel regularly within assigned territory
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously

Nice To Haves

  • Existing relationships and/or professional connections within the Northeast retail market
  • Strong familiarity with the Northeast independent retail landscape and key specialty retailers
  • Existing network of buyers, store owners, and/or retail decision-makers throughout the Northeast
  • Previous experience managing or selling into a Northeast territory

Responsibilities

  • Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with all wholesale accounts in the assigned territory
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for retailers, owning the day-to-day account relationship
  • Act as a brand ambassador in-market, ensuring alignment with brand standards and values
  • Manage accounts according to the company’s tiering structure: Camo Accounts (Top Tier), Silver Accounts (Mid Tier), Bronze Accounts (Developing)
  • Drive sell-in across seasonal lines and key programs
  • Ensure accounts are compliant with wholesale order requirements: Opening order minimum: $3,000, Reorder minimum: $500, Minimum per new style: 6–8 units per style (S–XXL), Minimum of 2 units per size ordered
  • Partner with internal teams to submit accurate orders and follow through from sell-in to fulfillment
  • Manage their time intentionally to balance growth of existing accounts with new business development (70% existing account management, 30% new business prospecting)
  • Identify, research, and qualify new wholesale accounts
  • Outbound outreach via email, phone, and social channels
  • Schedule intro calls, meetings, and first appointments
  • Build a healthy pipeline aligned with the brand’s distribution strategy
  • Gather and share retailer feedback on product, pricing, and market trends
  • Provide competitive insights and regional intelligence to sales and product teams
  • Support product launches, regional events, and key selling moments as needed

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Generous employee discount
  • Annual company offsite events
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