What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Sales Representative position at Lakeshirts?
WOW OUR CUSTOMERS & SELL. THOSE. TEES...AND HATS...AND STICKERS...AND SOCKS...
THE OPPORTUNITY: We launched our company in 1984, servicing the apparel needs of resorts around our home of Detroit Lakes in northern Minnesota. Fast forward to today, and you'd be hard-pressed to not see our Blue 84 garments hanging in vacation locales from sea to shining sea. Great garments, incredible art, and our constant efforts to WOW Our Customers have been the key to our growth and will continue to differentiate us in the Resort market. We're not just another garment provider, and we're looking for 'not just another sales rep' to join our team of Sales Representatives.
As a Blue 84 Resort Division in Utah, you will work closely with the National Resorts Sales Manager & play a crucial role in driving our business growth for Blue 84 Resort. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with our existing and potential customers. Your passion for our products, combined with your stellar sales skills, will help us expand our customer base and exceed sales goals.
TERRITORY: Wyoming. The ideal candidate would live in Jackson Hole area or anywhere in the Central to Western Wyoming area. Seriously, if you live anywhere in WY & this opportunity speaks to you, let's talk.
SCHEDULE: This is all up to you. Travel to accounts, sell the goods, then take time for YOU! Sell more tees, make more money & do it on YOUR time.
DAILY REP LIFE | Wow Our Customers Sell All the Tees Build Relationships Prospecting
- Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, resorts, hotels, bars, boutiques, gift shops, and other businesses seeking custom merch for their retail customers
- Provide expert knowledge of products, emphasizing quality, uniqueness, and the Blue 84 brand
- Use CRM software to track sales activities, customer interactions and market trends to identify new business opportunities
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth order execution and exceptional customer service
- Keep customers informed about new products, promotions, and industry trends while delivering WOW-worthy service
QUALIFICATIONS | People Person Impeccable Smile Sales Drive Goal-Focused
- Proven experience in apparel sales, preferably as a Sales Rep or Buyer in the resort industry, with a strong knowledge of resort apparel trends
- Prospecting is your superpower - you love the thrill of the hunt and building lasting relationships
- A sales closer with top-notch communication skills, able to WOW customers and keep them coming back
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented, capable of working independently to achieve sales targets
- Tech-savvy with CRM know-how (Salesforce is a plus) and the ability to juggle tasks like a pro.
- Ready to hit the road, keep customers stocked and happy, embrace our culture and be a part of it - dog lovers welcome!
WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more!). We're a place where creativity meets culture, where ideas and innovation are encouraged, and where the atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets, supported by over 1,000 ah-mazing team members from sea to shining sea.
OUR CULTURE TRULY SETS US APART. Lakeshirts is all about embracing our core values, having fun, and working with great people who make every day an opportunity to thrive. We're looking for those who want to roll up their sleeves and make an impact while enjoying a culture that values creativity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and empowering each team member to define and elevate their success. We also foster a strong sense of community and are dedicated to wowing our customers on the daily.
Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:
Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.
Physical Demands:
OCCASIONALLY: Stand, Push, Pull, Balance, Bend, Twist, Lift, and Carry, up to 50 lbs, Reach above shoulder height. FREQUENTLY: Walk, Reach at shoulder height
CONTINUOUSLY: Sit, Reach below shoulder height
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.
