Outside Sales (PRIMELINE) Midwest Remote

S&S Activewear LLC•Chicago, IL

1d•$75,000•Remote

About The Position

Prime Line, the hard goods division of S&S, brings promotional product distributors top products in the best-selling categories. Backed by high achieving commercial groups, Prime Line is here to service every need a customer may have. ABOUT US S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation. The Account Manager – Hard Goods for Primeline, an S&S Activewear company, is responsible for driving growth, strengthening customer relationships, and expanding Primeline’s presence across key accounts. This role is central to supporting our hard goods product category and ensuring customers receive exceptional service, strategic guidance, and timely solutions. You will collaborate closely with sales, marketing, decoration, and operations teams to uncover opportunities, support customer programs, and help deliver on S&S Activewear’s commitment to quality, service, and innovation.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in account management, sales, or customer-facing roles (preferably in promotional products, wholesale, or B2B distribution).
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
Excellent communication, presentation, and customer engagement skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and administrative tasks with accuracy.
Experience using CRM systems (NetSuite preferred) for planning, reporting, and pipeline management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities and drive solutions.
Ability to travel for customer visits, trade shows, and industry events.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Hard Goods, promotional products, or imprintable apparel distribution.
Familiarity with decoration processes, EDI, pricing structures, and sales enablement tools.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with sales, customer service, merchandising reps, and all relevant account stakeholders (finance, marketing, operations, production).
Understand end-user needs, buying patterns, and customer go-to-market strategies.
Plan annual customer contact goals by account and maintain a 30‑day calendar in NetSuite.
Collaborate with marketing to create programs and materials that drive Hard Goods sales (e.g., website training, flyers, promotions, incentives, events).
Conduct one-on-one meetings with sales reps to uncover opportunities.
Present new product launches and develop sales plans.
Use internal resources (marketing, decoration, EDI, pricing, credit, website, custom sites) to uncover and close opportunities.
Work closely with inside and outside sales partners to achieve company sales goals.
Partner with the decoration team to educate customers and ensure smooth order flow.
Manage weekly reporting, 30‑day calendar updates, sales funnel activity, program registration/renewal, DNR management, CRM reporting, and proposal tracking.
Meet all deadlines for administrative tasks.
Maintain Primeline’s presence within accounts, including showroom upkeep and collateral management.
Attend trade shows, industry events, and customer events as needed.