Sales Representative | EMI - TGT Resort Division - Ohio

WOW CUSTOMERS & ROCK THE SALES GAME: TEES, HATS, STICKERS & MORE | JOIN US IN THE MEMORY-MAKING BUSINESS

THE OPPORTUNITY:

At EMI-TGT, we specialize in creating travel and adventure-inspired products that celebrate life's journeys. From iconic stickers and magnets to stylish apparel, hats, and drinkware, we bring the spirit of exploration to life. With over 30 years of experience in crafting designs that resonate, we're committed to helping retailers stand out with vibrant, high-quality products that customers love.

As a Sales Representative, you'll work closely with our National Sales Manager to drive growth and deliver exceptional service to our customers. You'll build strong relationships, expand our retailer base, and ensure our products shine in shops across the country.

We're not your average company- we thrive on a non-corporate culture where innovation, originality, and fun are at the heart of everything we do. Our products pay tribute to life's adventures, making us a standout in the resort and travel market.

By joining our team, you'll represent our bold and stylish resort apparel, loved by customers for its quality and originality, as well as our iconic stickers and accessories, capturing the essence of sport, travel, and lifestyle. This isn't just a sales role-it's a chance to inspire adventure and build memories. Whether it's through a bold sticker or a cozy hoodie, your work will help retailers connect with their customers in a meaningful way.

Ready to join a team that's as passionate about its products as it is about its people? Let's talk and start this adventure together!

TERRITORY: Ohio. The ideal candidate would live near Columbus, but seriously, if you live anywhere in Ohio & 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS | WOW Our Customers Sell the Merch Build Relationships Prospect Like a Pro

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with customers, including resorts, hotels, boutiques, gift shops, bars, and other businesses seeking standout custom merch for their retail spaces
• Champion the EMI-TGT product lines by sharing their quality, originality, and ability to stand out in a competitive market
• Keep accurate and detailed records of sales activities, customer interactions, and pipelines, as organization fuels success
• Conduct market research to uncover new opportunities and expand your customer base
• Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams to ensure orders are executed flawlessly
• Stay ahead of the game by keeping customers informed about new launches, promotions, and trends in the industry
• Deliver exceptional customer service (it's what we mean by WOW Our Customers) by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and exceeding expectations every time
• Monitor industry trends and conditions to uncover opportunities for improvement and growth

QUALIFICATIONS | Sales Whiz Self-Starter NIMBLE People Person Goal-Oriented Ready to WOW

• Proven sales experience (especially in apparel or as an Independent Sales Rep) is a huge advantage
• Knowledge of resort apparel market trends and customer needs is a plus-but a love for learning and adapting works, too
• Prospecting is your superpower-you love the thrill of finding new opportunities and turning them into wins
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills that build trust and strong relationships
• Self-motivated and driven to meet and exceed sales goals while working independently
• Confident closer who listens actively and asks the right questions to meet customer needs
• Comfortable juggling priorities in a fast-paced environment with a go-with-the-flow mindset
• Skilled in sales tools and CRM systems (Salesforce experience is a bonus!)
• Willingness to travel-face time with customers leads to more products on shelves
• Proactive about follow-ups and ensuring customers always have what they need, when they need it

• Committed to showing measurable progress, impact, and success in your sales efforts
• Must have an ability to recognize our culture, contribute to it, and be a part of it. Big egos, game players, "me firsts", entitled, and other such traits need not apply. We kind of mean it.
• Must love dogs (we kinda like them and we hope you do, too)

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. Life at 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.

LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT & SO IS WORK! Here's what you can expect when you join the Lakeshirts team:

• Compensation| Work Hard. Get Rewarded: Guided by our value of meritocracy, we offer a compensation package that reflects your unique skills, talents, and contributions. You are not just a number-your success, ideas, and efforts directly shape your growth and earning potential, empowering you to take your career to the next level. And there is an option to be paid daily!
• Insurance Benefits | We've Got You Covered: From health and life insurance to voluntary benefits like dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and critical illness & accident coverage, we've got you covered; benefits kick in the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment
• Paid Time Off |Life Outside of Work: Enjoy up to 22 paid days off during the first year because we know life happens outside of work & we want you to be able to enjoy
• Profit Sharing | If We're Profitable. You're Profitable: When we win, you win
• Retirement Planning | Free Money? Yes, Please!: Our 401(k) program helps you plan for the future
• Onsite Perks |Get in my Belly: At our HQ in Detroit Lakes, enjoy hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks from our subsidized cafeteria
• Dogs @ Work| Yes. It's A Thing. And It's Pawsome: Bring your furry friend to work, because we believe dogs just make everything better
• Relaxed Dress Code | Wear What Makes You Feel Your Best: Whether it's jeans, tees, and flip flops- we believe comfort fuels creativity, and we offer an employee merchandise discount to keep you & your family well-stocked
• Flexible Work Schedules |Full Time, Part Time & Everything In Between: Because we understand the importance of work-life balance
• Unique Culture | That Is Priceless: We make work fun; we believe in teamwork, giving back to our communities and doing what we love with great people, and always rocking a t-shirt, a hat, and some cool socks

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: Lift, Stand, Carry, Lift under 10 lbs, Carry under 10 lbs, Reach above shoulder height. Push, Pull, Climb, Balance, Bend, Twist, Crawl, Reach, Lift 10-24 lbs, Lift 25-50 lbs, Lift over 50 lbs, Carry 10-24 lbs, Carry 25-50 lbs, Carry over 50 lbs

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.