What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Representative (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota) position at TÉLIO?
About Télio Fashion Fabrics
Founded by Joseph Télio, Télio Fashion Fabrics began as a European fabric importer before establishing its headquarters in Montreal, Canada, in 1952.
With showrooms in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, and a dedicated global sales team, we serve apparel manufacturers, independent designers, and fabric retailers around the world. Our mission is to offer an extensive range of in-stock, trend-driven fabrics with exceptional service.
Who You Are
You are an energetic and passionate sales professional with a deep appreciation for fabric, fashion, and customer relationships. As a motivated self-starter, you thrive in a sales-driven environment and understand the importance of fostering long-term client connections.
You enjoy hitting the road, knowing that exciting opportunities await with each customer visit. Organization and attention to detail are your strengths, and you bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do.
About the Role
We are looking for a Sales Representative to cover North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and growing existing customer relationships while introducing clients to Télio’s latest fabric collections. You will work independently, managing your territory and setting strategic sales goals to drive revenue. This role requires frequent travel within your territory to meet with customers and attend industry trade shows.
Responsibilities
- Represent Télio Fashion Fabrics within the assigned territory
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers
- Schedule and conduct sales meetings with customers to showcase new fabric collections
- Collaborate with the VP of Sales to set and achieve annual sales targets
- Attend relevant trade shows and industry events within your territory
- Participate in monthly sales meetings to share insights, strategies, and best practices
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of sales experience, preferably in the fabric, textiles, or fashion industry
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently without direct supervision
- Clean driving record and access to a reliable vehicle
- Willingness to travel year-round within the assigned territory
How to Apply
If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your detailed resume to lindsay.hay@telio.com.
Start Date: April 1, 2025
Compensation: 100% commission-based
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation Package:
- Commission only
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- sales: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- driving record and access to a reliable vehicle (Required)
Work Location: On the road
