What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Representative position at RuffleButts®?
RuffleButts is seeking a motivated Outside Sales Representative with experience in the retail industry to drive sales and build strong relationships with new and existing clients within the state of Florida. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is skilled in sales, results-driven, and passionate about delivering exceptional customer service. This role requires extensive travel within Florida, engaging with boutique owners and specialty retailers to grow our brand presence.
As an Outside Sales Representative you will:
- Develop and maintain relationships with Wholesale Specialty Boutiques, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Identify and pursue New Business Sales Opportunities within the assigned territory.
- Travel frequently to meet clients, attend trade shows, and conduct in-person presentations.
- Provide product knowledge and training to retail partners to enhance brand visibility.
- Work closely with the internal sales to align on goals, promotions, and brand initiatives.
- Responsible for exceeding sales budget and sales key performance metrics.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activities to adjust sales approaches accordingly.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activity and customer interactions.
- Regularly report on sales performance, forecasts, and market insights.
To be successful in the role you must possess:
- 3 years of outside sales experience, preferably in apparel, retail, or consumer goods.
- Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Strong networking, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently while managing a territory.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience using CRM software is a plus.
- Willingness to travel within the Florida market as needed visiting existing customers and prospecting new business.
- 50-75% travel on the road
- Preferred home base in Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Naples, Sarasota, or Miami.
Top Reasons to Work with Us:
- Competitive base compensation of 65-70K, monthly commission, paid vacation/holidays, health & dental benefits, and 401k matching.
- Potential for rapid growth/responsibility within our company.
- As a mature startup in the e-commerce space, the sky's the limit!
- Great collaborative, tight-knit team environment (that likes to have fun!)
- Our company was founded on the Golden Rule, and we have a culture centered around kindness, gratitude, and customer appreciation.
RuffleButts RuggedButts is a digitally native premium children’s apparel company founded in 2007 with a ruffle bloomer that has now grown to a full assortment of premium children’s apparel. Known for lasting quality, playful prints, and family-matching collections for life’s special moments, RuffleButts has quickly grown to annual revenue exceeding $40M. Our products can be found online at Rufflebutts.com, Ruggedbutts.com, Amazon, select premium retailers such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and hundreds of specialty retail locations around the globe. RuffleButts has been a Summit Park holding since 2020.
If you’re passionate about sales, love working in a dynamic environment, and want to help bring adorable, high-quality children's apparel to more retailers, we’d love to hear from you!
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000
