Sales Representative

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: Western New York. The ideal candidate would live near Buffalo or Rochester. Seriously, if you live anywhere in New York along the Great Lakes, and 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 Prospect

• Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, resorts, hotels, bars, boutiques, gift shops, and other businesses seeking custom merch for their retail customers
• Promote and provide in-depth knowledge of our resort apparel products, highlighting their quality, uniqueness, and brand differentiation
• Track sales activities, customer interactions and market trends to identify new business opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless 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. 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: Stand, Lift, Carry up to 50 lbs, Reach above shoulder height. Push, Pull, Climb, Balance, Bend, Twist, Crawl, Reach.

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.

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000