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Head of Sales
Caps Direct
Kansas
About the Role
This sales leader drives revenue growth and commercial execution for Caps Direct and DRI DUCK. This role sets and leads the sales strategy across distributors, wholesalers, buying groups, and national accounts, building senior-level relationships that deepen customer loyalty and expand business.
They oversee the sales organization, elevate account performance, pursue new business opportunities, and shape long-term channel strategies. The role partners closely with Product, Merchandising, Marketing, Sales Enablement, Sourcing, and Operations to deliver customer needs with speed and quality.
The ideal candidate is a strategic sales leader with strong customer influence and a proven ability to sustain profitable growth in a multi-brand environment.
Sales Leadership & Revenue Ownership
Channel & Account Strategy
Business Development
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Market & Competitive Insight
Team Leadership
Skills & Competencies
Education & Qualifications
Travel Requirements
We believe a complete benefit package is important and provides our employees with a level of comfort and security for themselves and their families. We offer a full range of benefits to our full-time associates: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD / LTD, Long Term Care, 401K with Employer Match, PTO (including Paid Holidays), and Employee Discounts.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Apply nowWebstore Operations Manager
Anthem Branding
Remote
The Webstore Operations Manager is an execution-focused role responsible for the technical setup, configuration, and launch of all Anthem Branding webstore programs. This role is focused on technical execution, operational coordination, and platform management across Anthem’s webstore ecosystem. Working cross-functionally with internal teams, production partners, platform vendors, and clients, this role ensures every store is launched accurately, on time, and in alignment with agency standards.
Department: Operations / Production
Reports To: Director of Operations and Finance
Type: Full-Time
Location: Hybrid / Remote Eligible
Store Build & Configuration
Platform & Migration Support
Coordination & Communication
Quality & Standards
Store Optimization & Program Growth
What Success Looks Like
What You Bring
Compensation and Benefits
The starting base pay range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 annually (depending on experience), plus commission and benefits. Benefits include unlimited Flexible Time Off, optional medical and dental insurance plans, fifteen (15) company holidays per year, and eligibility for a 401(k) program after one year of service. Anthem Branding employees qualify for base benefits effective the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.
How To Apply
Independent Sales Representative
BLUE GENERATION
Remote
Washington DC • Virginia • West Virginia • Maryland
Blue Generation, a recognized Top 40 supplier, is expanding its independent sales force across the Mid-Atlantic region. We are looking for entrepreneurial, self-motivated professionals who want to grow their book of business with a trusted, high-quality apparel brand behind them. This is a 1099, commission-only opportunity with uncapped earning potential.
Apparel industry experience is a plus, but not required. If you have strong distributor relationships and know how to open and grow accounts, we want to talk to you.
Blue Generation is a leading supplier of promotional and uniform apparel, proudly ranked among the industry’s Top 40 suppliers. With decades of experience, a wide-ranging product line, and a commitment to quality and service, Blue Generation equips its sales partners with everything they need to succeed. We’re growing – and we’re looking for driven reps to grow with us.
Apply nowChief Revenue Officer
MadeToOrder, Inc
Remote
MadeToOrder, Inc. is a promotional products agency dedicated to creating connected brand experiences through carefully curated merchandise that reflects each client’s core values and initiatives. Since 2003, the company has partnered with both Fortune 100 organizations and small businesses, leveraging over 125 years of combined industry experience. The women-owned team focuses on the full impact of promotional items, including messaging, user experience, and alignment with brand mission and vision.
MadeToOrder offers services such as branded merchandise, kitting and fulfillment, creative services, awards and recognition, company stores, and direct import solutions. As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, we believe every employee plays a meaningful role in our shared success, fostering a collaborative culture built on accountability, ownership, and teamwork.
You are a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment. You enjoy building strong relationships, staying ahead of deadlines, and providing exceptional client service.
You are detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and urgency. You take initiative, communicate effectively, and approach challenges with a positive, solution-focused mindset.
In this role, you will support an Account Executive with day-to-day sales activities, pipeline management, client communication, product sourcing, presentation creation, order coordination, CRM management, online store fulfillment, and marketing initiatives. You are comfortable collaborating across teams, coordinating follow-ups, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring every client interaction reflects professionalism and care.
You are also confident using tools such as Microsoft Office and CRM platforms, with experience in CommonSku considered a strong advantage. Above all, you bring a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a “can do” attitude to everything you do.
Qualifications
Requirements added by the job poster
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Working in a hybrid setting
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Kelston Promotional Services, LLC
Georgia
Kelston Promotional Services, LLC
Job Description (Georgia based preferred-remote optional)
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Promotional Industry Processor to support the daily operations of our promotional products and branded merchandise business. This role is responsible for processing customer orders, coordinating production schedules, communicating with vendors and clients, and ensuring projects are completed accurately and on time.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong communication skills, and understands the importance of accuracy, customer service, and meeting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
• Process customer orders, purchase orders, and production documentation accurately and efficiently
• Review artwork files, proofs, logos, and customization specifications for accuracy prior to production
• Coordinate with vendors, decorators, printers, and internal teams to ensure timely project completion
• Track production timelines, shipping schedules, and delivery deadlines
• Communicate order status updates, revisions, and shipping information with customers and sales representatives
• Prepare invoices, work orders, packing slips, and shipping documentation
• Maintain organized records of orders, approvals, artwork files, and customer
communications
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with product sourcing and vendor pricing requests
• Ensure all branded merchandise and promotional items meet customer specifications and quality standards
• Resolve order discrepancies, production delays, and shipping issues in a professional
manner
• Support sales and customer service teams with administrative and operational tasks
• Assist with freight coordination and delivery logistics as needed
Qualifications
• Previous experience in the promotional products, printing, apparel, signage, or branded merchandise industry preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and order management systems
• Familiarity with artwork file formats including AI, EPS, PDF, and vector files preferred
• Customer service and problem-solving experience
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of promotional product production processes and timelines
• Experience working with suppliers, decorators, or apparel vendors
• Understanding of shipping, freight coordination, and logistics
• Experience with CRM systems
Work Environment
• Fast-paced office and production support environment
• Frequent communication with customers, vendors, and internal departments
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing deadlines and project requirements
If you are a motivated professional who enjoys organization, customer interaction, and
coordinating branded merchandise projects from start to finish, we encourage you to apply: orders@kelstonpromotional.com
Community Growth Specialist
Commonsku
Remote
Our platform empowers branded merch distributors to work smarter — managing projects, building quotes, placing orders, and collaborating with clients and suppliers seamlessly through the power of the Connected Workflow.
We’re a remote-first, community-driven team obsessed with elevating our customers, their clients, and the broader industry. Our values – Community First, Ten Steps Ahead, Fast Forward, and Delightful Work – guide us. We believe you can innovate, push forward, and do more, while also sharing a laugh, supporting your colleagues, and having a life outside of work. We’re also proud to be officially recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work® in Canada.
If you’re energized by ambitious work, creative collaboration, and helping to build something great, you’ll want to keep reading.
We’re hiring a Community Growth Specialist to join our Marketing Team! Community First is one of commonsku’s core values, and this role is the fullest expression of that value in action.
In this role, you will be a representative of commonsku inside the promo industry, showing up in the spaces where distributors spend their time, becoming a trusted and familiar voice, and building real relationships with prospects who have yet to experience commonsku. That means building relationships with commonsku distributor prospects everyday, in Facebook Promo Groups, on LinkedIn, in emails, on calls, and at events, with genuine curiosity and a desire to help. You will make prospects feel part of the commonsku community before they ever sign the papers.
Only about 5% of our market is actively shopping for software at any given time. Your job is to be present and valuable for the other 95%, so that when they are ready, commonsku is the name they think of. As those relationships mature, you will transition warm, ready conversations to our Account Executive team, and that handoff is where your community-building work converts into real business impact.
If you genuinely love people, thrive on connection, and get energized by being part of an industry community, this role was built for you.
You’re not just looking for a job — you’re looking for a place to do your best work. You bring:
Responsibilities:
Experience that will be your foundation:
Skills that will help you excel:
Traits that will help you shine:
Client Success Specialist
Summit Group LLC
Maryland
The Client Success Specialist is responsible for supporting the Client Success team activities, specifically generating ideas for revenue growth, creating presentations, sourcing and merchandising products. Ideally, the CSS helps the Client Success team grow their business and provide a top-notch client experience.
Sales Rep
Onyx, Inc.
Remote
Job Title: Sales Rep (Or Succession-Hire) – Onyx | |
Reports to/ works with: Matt David, President | |
Location: Remote | |
Job Type: Full-Time | |
About Us: www.onyxworldwide.com | |
Onyx is a leading global provider of premium branded merchandise solutions. | |
We help businesses to create meaningful connections through high-quality | |
promotional products. | |
We are looking for an experienced salesperson with a $1M+ book to join our team. We will provide additional accounts + ongoing leads with marketing support to grow. As an alternate option, we have a sunset path for sales veterans looking to service, then exit the business. We have a lucrative transition plan for those that want to continue to work with a strategic succession plan in place. | |
Job Overview: | |
This sales person will be responsible for managing existing clients, and building | |
new client relationships, with a dedicated internal CSM to ensure seamless execution | |
and delivery. This role requires industry knowledge, a proven track record, a hard work | |
self-starter mindset, and the desire to be a foundational team player. If you thrive in a | |
fast-paced environment and are passionate about branded merchandise, we want | |
to hear from you! We are a group of over-achievers, searching for super-star ambition! | |
Key Responsibilities: | |
• Sell clients; oversee multiple projects with dedicated CSM support. | |
• Ensure that all duties for the existing and assigned accounts are | |
performed on a timely basis, consistent with the customer’s expectations. | |
• Merchandise + direct Onyx staff to present premium proposals for clients. | |
• Collaborate with CSM to ready them for client requirements and to | |
deliver exceptional service. | |
• Source and communicate with suppliers to ensure product quality and | |
timely delivery when necessary. | |
• Identify potential project risks and implement effective solutions. | |
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely fashion. | |
• Participate in team conference calls, customer conference calls, and | |
customer site visits on an as-needed basis. | |
Qualifications: | |
• 5+ years of experience in promotional product sales. | |
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools. | |
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. | |
• Strong organizational and time management abilities. | |
• Problem-solving mindset and positive attitude. | |
• Experience with CommonSku is a plus but not required. | |
What We Offer: | |
• Competitive compensation and benefits package with retirement, bonus and match. | |
• Team environment to accelerate your sales. | |
• Marketing support, ongoing new client leads, and existing accounts to grow. | |
• Opportunities for professional growth and development. | |
• A collaborative and supportive team environment. | |
• The chance to work with exciting brands and high-impact projects. | |
Independent Sales Representative
Sprinters Advertising
Remote
Independent Sales Representative – Sprinters Advertising (1099) Sprinters is looking for motivated, independent sales representatives to help grow our customer base in the promotional products and apparel space. We focus on making the ordering process simple, fast, and reliable, so our reps can focus on building relationships and closing deals. What You’ll Be Selling:
Why Sprinters:
What We’re Looking For:
Compensation:
If you’re interested, reach out and let’s talk about how you can start building your book of business with Sprinters. |
Sales Representative
Rdbrd
Remote
Sales Representative – Promotional Products & Branded Merchandise Rdbrd | Remote / Flexible | Full-Time
About Rdbrd
Rdbrd is a boutique promotional products and branded merchandise company that punches well above its weight. We work with everyone from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 brands — and we treat every single one of them like they’re our most important client. Our reputation is built on responsiveness, creativity, and a level of white-glove service that the big shops simply can’t match.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced promotional products sales rep with an established client base who’s ready to do more of what they do best — sell. At Rdbrd, our account management team handles the order side of the business, so you’re not buried in paperwork or chasing down suppliers. You bring the relationships. We’ll take care of the rest — and we’ll make you look great doing it.
What You’ll Do
What We’re Looking For
What Rdbrd Offers
Sound like you?
Send us your resume— we’d love to hear about what you’ve built and where you want to take it next.
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