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Outside Sales Representative
Mill & Crate
Remote Work
Job Type: Full or Part Time – Promotional Products/Swag – Outside Sales Rep – 1099 Contractor – 100% Commission Based, Remote Work
Mill & Crate is a premier branded merchandise company seeking self-motivated independent sales representatives to join our team. The perfect position for stay-at-home moms, college interns, or anyone looking to earn extra money. The objective of this position is to drive sales growth and expand market share. This role involves identifying networking opportunities, building and managing customer relationships, responding to customer inquiries as well as providing price estimates and mock ups, all while building your own book-of-business.
To excel as an independent sales representative, a strong commitment to meeting sales targets with minimal supervision is essential. Ultimately, a high-performing rep must showcase effective communication and negotiation skills while consistently delivering outstanding customer service. Must have your own book of business.
Responsibilities:
● Identify potential customers through networking, cold calling, emailing and other sales techniques.
● Arranging virtual and in-person meetings with potential and existing customers to present company products
● Persuade customers to purchase branded merchandise by highlighting product benefits and key features
● Build and maintain solid working relationships with both new and existing customers.
● Negotiate pricing with suppliers and vendors to encourage larger margins
● Create quotes, mock ups and presentations to customers
● Promptly submit purchase orders for processing
● Address customer concerns and resolve complaints
● Meet or exceed sales quotas
Job Requirements:
● High School Diploma or equivalent
● Strong negotiation and creative skills
● Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills
● Must be deadline oriented, have the ability to multi-task, be highly organized and able to work independently
● Knowledge of the ASI industry is preferred but not required
Compensation:
● 100% Commission based on a sliding scale
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and achievements to hello@millandcrate.com We look forward to reviewing your application. Mill & Crate is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply nowSales Associate
WOWLine
Remote
SALES ASSOCIATE at WOWLINE – Remote
Summary
WOWLine is looking for skilled industry professional to join our team as a remote Sales Associate.
We need positive individual with demonstrated Promotional Products Industry experience (i.e., ASI, PPAI, SAGE) who can listen to customer service issues and then offer customized solutions to each unique project. The ideal candidates will be given training on both the company’s customer service policies as well as its products.
Key elements of this position:
Requirements of this position:
Benefits:
Experience:
Position reports to Director of Sales.
Apply nowNational Sales Manager
Rymax
Pine Brook, NJ - Hybrid
AGGRESSIVE AND MOTIVATED SALES PROFESSIONALS WANTED IMMEDIATELY
Rymax, with headquarters in Pine Brook, New Jersey, is the largest National Direct Manufacturer’s Representative in the Premium and Incentive Industry. Rymax sells name brand and luxury merchandise to the reseller community in conjunction with their reward and incentive solutions. We are looking to expand our National Reseller Sales Team.
We are seeking high-energy, self-motivated individuals for unique opportunities with an unlimited upside. Proven ability to sell merchandise within the incentive and promotion industry and experience with consumer electronics is certainly a plus, but not a requirement. If you are hard-working, dedicated, and persistent, and possess a dynamic personality this could be the sales opportunity for you.
The ideal candidate should be articulate, self-confident, energetic, organized and proactive. This individual will be given the responsibility to develop and expand an existing sales territory with the intent to grow the territory both in size and revenue. The primary focus of this position is to cultivate sales within an existing incentive reseller, jobbers and incentive houses client base while generating new accounts.
From a sales perspective this Sales professional must possess strong consultative sales ability as well as the experience to turn quick product sales around.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Candidate must develop sales strategies supported with compelling presentations that will enable a selling relationship with targeted clients
· Manage and develop existing accounts and grow share of revenue.
· Analyze trends and other sales opportunities.
· Identify new business & growth opportunities.
· Develop and build strong account relationships.
· Perform market analysis and ascertain competitive account strategies in order to provide counter measures and recommendations to senior management.
· Represent company at trade shows and other trade forums that promote the company.
· Ability to work within a competitive marketplace.
· Travel within their territory.
QUALIFICATIONS
This is an individual contributor role that will be charged with opening new accounts as well as growing existing. The candidate should have prior and successful selling experience, of actual hard goods. Experience in the Promotional and/or Premium and Incentive Channel is a plus. Candidate must be self motivated and possess excellent follow-up and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills
also required. Candidate will be required to travel. This is not a remote position and candidate will be required to work from the Company’s New Jersey headquarters.
In addition to providing a tremendous growth opportunity, this position offers a competitive salary, commissions, health insurance, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off. No relocation fees will be paid. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
· 401(k)
· 401(k) matching
· Dental insurance
· Health insurance
· Paid time off
· Vision insurance
To apply please send resume to careers@rymaxinc.com
Apply nowSenior Account Manager
Zagwear
Remote
(In email subject line put “Senior Account Manager Role”)
Job Description
Role Description
As a Senior Account Manager at Zagwear, you will play a vital role in managing client relationships, sourcing products, and proactively bringing creative, on-trend ideas to our clients. Partnering with the EVP and internal teams, you’ll oversee daily client requests while driving strategic growth and ensuring the seamless execution of projects. This position is perfect for a dynamic, detail-oriented, and innovative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Client & Account Management
Sourcing & Product Innovation
Strategic Growth & Proactive Engagement
Project Management
Qualifications
Why join Zagwear ?
Join Zagwear and help us redefine branded merchandise for the world’s leading brands!
Apply nowInside Sales Team Supervisor
Gemline
Lawrence, MA
Discover your next career adventure at Gemline, a leading design-centric supplier of consumer products in the promotional products industry. Ranked 12th by the Advertising Specialty Institute and awarded the prestigious 2021 Supplier of the Year, Gemline boasts a diverse product line, including bags, luggage, drinkware, electronics, stationery, writing instruments, gourmet foods and lifestyle gifts. Our portfolio features renowned brands like American Tourister®, Anker®, CORKCICLE®, Cuisinart®, Igloo®, MiiR® , Moleskine®, Osprey®, Paper Mate®, Samsonite®, Sharpie® and many more.
At Gemline, community is our heartbeat. Our purpose, “We Promote Community,” is the driving force behind everything we do. This commitment is embedded in our culture, influences our product designs, and fuels our aspiration to create a positive global impact. What’s more, we’re guided by our betterway™ Corporate Social Responsibility efforts which are focused on bettering people and the environment. Gemline also became a certified B Corp in 2024, furthering our commitment to balance purpose and profit for good.
Gemline has been recognized as one of the Greatest Companies To Work For on multiple occasions, and most recently in 2024 by PPAI, a leading industry association. Join a workplace where “Pride in People, Pride in Product” is more than a motto—it’s our way of life. Our associates play a crucial role in delivering an exceptional customer experience, guided by our foundational values of trust, integrity, humility, diversity, community, and truth. Gemline’s success is a reflection of our associates’ success, and our culture thrives on collaboration, initiative, continuous problem-solving, safety, and respect for people. Take the next step in your career journey with Gemline—we’re not just a company; we’re a community.
Gemline® is looking for an Inside Sales Team Supervisor who will be responsible for all aspects of our inside sales team’s capacity, performance, and training needs. This is a hybrid position, which requires to be onsite at our Lawrence, MA headquarters three days a week. This position will partner effectively with other sales roles and sales leadership to support the realization of revenue objectives. The supervisor will also lead all related training, metrics, and performance related to inside sales processes. This position will report to Gemline’s Director of Sales Operations. If interested, please send your resume to: skamacho@gemline.com.
Primary responsibilities include:
Supervisory:
· Lead a team of Inside Sales Representatives and Sales Support Representatives by creating weekly schedules, assigning back-up schedules when needed and managing the flow of information between the team, Sales Leadership, and other departments.
· Manage performance review processes and performance discussions.
· Complete timely 1:1 sessions and team meetings
· Manage issue escalations and stay connected with sales leadership on important topics (both acute and recurring process based).
Sales Enablement:
· Oversee the Inside Sales team’s use of Sales tools (CRM, etc.) to ensure data accuracy, generate reports, provide training, implement system enhancements, define relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), and deliver customized team dashboards.
· Stay informed of emerging technologies and tools that enhance team efficiency and improve the customer experience.
· Collaborate with company leadership to gather training needs and design, develop, and implement tailored and continuous inside sales training programs.
· Lead and manage all new hire onboarding programs to ensure a smooth integration into the team and organizational culture.
· Assess and optimize business policies and procedures to drive operational efficiency and enhance the customer experience in daily operations.
KPI’s and Reporting:
· Oversee all Inside Sales team reports, dashboards, and KPIs to ensure effective performance tracking and goal alignment.
· Create new and ad-hoc reports to assess work volume, capacity, and productivity, utilizing Salesforce CRM and Microsoft tools as needed.
· Analyze data to pinpoint performance gaps and identify improvement opportunities, providing ROI justification for recommended tools and process enhancements.
· Set up the Inside Sales function to be a trusted advisor to their sales partners
Requirements/Qualifications:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build rapport with customers
· Strong organizational skills and proven track record of productivity and task completion
· Experience with supervising or managing a team
· 3-4 years of experience in sales or customer service
· Ability to develop effective relationships with all levels of staff and management
· BS degree or equivalent work experience
· Experience with Salesforce CRM
· Lean or Process Excellence experience highly desired
Apply nowField Sales Specialist
Gemline
Lawrence, MA
Discover your next career adventure at Gemline, a leading design-centric supplier of consumer products in the promotional products industry. Ranked 12th by the Advertising Specialty Institute and awarded the prestigious 2021 Supplier of the Year, Gemline boasts a diverse product line, including bags, luggage, drinkware, electronics, stationery, writing instruments, gourmet foods and lifestyle gifts. Our portfolio features renowned brands like American Tourister®, Anker®, CORKCICLE®, Cuisinart®, Igloo®, MiiR® , Moleskine®, Osprey®, Paper Mate®, Samsonite®, Sharpie® and many more.
At Gemline, community is our heartbeat. Our purpose, “We Promote Community,” is the driving force behind everything we do. This commitment is embedded in our culture, influences our product designs, and fuels our aspiration to create a positive global impact. What’s more, we’re guided by our betterway™ Corporate Social Responsibility efforts which are focused on bettering people and the environment. Gemline also became a certified B Corp in 2024, furthering our commitment to balance purpose and profit for good.
Gemline has been recognized as one of the Greatest Companies To Work For on multiple occasions, and most recently in 2024 by PPAI, a leading industry association. Join a workplace where “Pride in People, Pride in Product” is more than a motto—it’s our way of life. Our associates play a crucial role in delivering an exceptional customer experience, guided by our foundational values of trust, integrity, humility, diversity, community, and truth. Gemline’s success is a reflection of our associates’ success, and our culture thrives on collaboration, initiative, continuous problem-solving, safety, and respect for people. Take the next step in your career journey with Gemline—we’re not just a company; we’re a community.
Gemline® is looking for a Field Sales Specialist who will be responsible for partnering with the field sales team to drive business for their assigned accounts through the customer lens. This is a hybrid position, which requires to be onsite at our Lawrence, MA headquarters three days a week. This position reports to the Director of Field Sales, North America. If interested, please send your resume to: jaylward@gemline.com
Primary responsibilities include:
· Collaborate closely with regional field teams to drive revenue growth within key accounts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
· Proactively address and resolve escalated customer issues in a timely and satisfactory manner. Analyze trends in escalations and implement problem-solving strategies for root cause resolution.
· Serve as the key liaison between internal teams and field sales, identifying operational inefficiencies and delivering solutions to enhance communication and effectiveness.
· Stay informed on product launches, marketing promotions, industry trends, and market insights, sharing actionable data to support sales growth.
· Be a resource on product offerings to include nuanced information to increase team’s ability to generate sales.
· Develop sales tools and refine processes to empower field sales teams and drive revenue generation.
· Attain expertise in sales systems, including Salesforce, Power BI, and ERP platforms, and provide training to field sales teams as needed.
· Manage multiple projects and assignments efficiently, ensuring timely completion and high-quality outcomes.
· Travel occasionally (overnight) for industry trade shows and customer events.
Requirements/Qualifications:
· 2+ years of sales experience
· Excellent organizational and follow-through skills; attention to detail a must
· Able to work independently and must possess excellent prioritization and multitasking skills
· Ability to perform a high-volume of tasks each day in a fast-paced environment
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with customers
· Must possess a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn
· Requires a High School degree or equivalent; College preferred
· Proficiency in the entire MS Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel; experience with Salesforce CRM software a plus
Apply nowCreative Merchandiser
WABII Branding
Remote
Location: Remote Canada or the United States
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
WABII is looking for a creative, out of the box thinker, and detail-oriented Merchandiser to curate promotional product solutions tailored to our client’s needs. This role is essential in sourcing unique items from our preferred vendors, staying ahead of industry trends, and crafting compelling product proposals.
About WABII Branding
WABII Branding, Inc. is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with facilities in San Diego and Buffalo, NY. The ownership group of WABII has 100+ years of combined experience in the promotional products industry. WABII works with a host of Fortune 500 clients in a variety of industries, small businesses and everything in between. At WABII we have a culture of empowering our team to grow professionally and personally. Individuals who are hungry to succeed and driven to grow will prosper at WABII. Delivering an unparalleled client experience to our clients is our ethos. WABII believes in taking exceptional care of our team, which in turn leads to our team taking exceptional care of our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits:
Regional Account Manager - Greater Ohio Valley
Gemline
Primarily Ohio, with travel
Company Background
Discover your next career adventure at Gemline, a leading design-centric supplier of consumer products in the promotional products industry. Ranked 12th by the Advertising Specialty Institute and awarded the prestigious 2021 Supplier of the Year, Gemline boasts a diverse product line, including bags, luggage, drinkware, electronics, stationery, writing instruments, gourmet foods and lifestyle gifts. Our portfolio features renowned brands like American Tourister®, Anker®, CORKCICLE®, Cuisinart®, Igloo®, MiiR® , Moleskine®, Osprey®, Paper Mate®, Samsonite®, Sharpie® and many more.
At Gemline, community is our heartbeat. Our purpose, “We Promote Community,” is the driving force behind everything we do. This commitment is embedded in our culture, influences our product designs, and fuels our aspiration to create a positive global impact. What’s more, we’re guided by our betterway™ Corporate Social Responsibility efforts which are focused on bettering people and the environment. Gemline also became a certified B Corp in 2024, furthering our commitment to balance purpose and profit for good.
Gemline has been recognized as one of the Greatest Companies To Work For on multiple occasions, and most recently in 2024 by PPAI, a leading industry association. Join a workplace where “Pride in People, Pride in Product” is more than a motto—it’s our way of life. Our associates play a crucial role in delivering an exceptional customer experience, guided by our foundational values of trust, integrity, humility, diversity, community, and truth. Gemline’s success is a reflection of our associates’ success, and our culture thrives on collaboration, initiative, continuous problem-solving, safety, and respect for people. Take the next step in your career journey with Gemline—we’re not just a company; we’re a community.
Gemline® is looking for a Regional Account Manager located in the Ohio area who is effective at developing client relationships and solving client needs in the pursuit of hitting sales targets and goals. They will be responsible for all sales related activities within their defined territory. This position will report to the Director of Field Sales, North America. If interested, please send your resume to: skamacho@gemline.com
Responsibilities:
· Meet or exceed sales plan within the defined territory: Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, Western Pennsylvania, and Western New York.
· Conduct face-to-face meetings and video presentations with an assigned group of customers.
· Grow revenue by developing customer needs, showcasing the Gemline product line, offering product ideas and solution, and conducting business reviews. Discuss decoration capabilities, marketing programs and business solutions.
· Increase revenue by increasing client penetration within each assigned customer.
· Partner with an Inside Sales Representative in the assigned region to maximize territory coverage and revenue potential on all assigned accounts.
· Use our CRM (Salesforce) system to manage the territory and track all sales activities and opportunities.
· Create innovative and appropriate product ideas for our direct import division (Global Solutions).
· Work tradeshows and end-user shows locally and nationally, as needed.
· Keep abreast of all competitors and become expert on the competitive landscape in your territory.
· Develop & maintain strong communication with internal partners such as Inside Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Product Development, Marketing and Manufacturing to achieve maximum sales potential.
Requirements:
· BS or BA, with at least five years related sales experience, preferably in account management
· Willingness to travel extensively (70%+) to work with major accounts.
· Candidate must reside in one of the states within the territory
· Experience using Salesforce tool to manage your territory
· Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)
· High level of organizational skills & ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
· Active driver’s license and the ability to lift 40 pounds
· Proficiency in all Microsoft products, a plus
Apply nowSales Representative
WABII Branding Inc.
Remote
About the Role
WABII is seeking a motivated and experienced Sales Representative to join our team. This role is pivotal in driving new business opportunities and maintaining relationships with existing clients. As a member of our sales team, you will represent our brand, identify client needs, and provide innovative promotional product solutions.
About WABII Branding
WABII Branding, Inc. is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with facilities in San Diego and Buffalo, NY. The ownership group of WABII has 100+ years of combines experience in the promotional products industry. WABII works with a host of Fortune 500 clients in a variety of industries, small businesses and everything in between. At WABII we have a culture of empowering our team to grow professionally and personally. Individuals who are hungry to succeed and driven to grow will prosper at WABII. Delivering an unparalleled client experience to our clients is our ethos. WABII believes in taking exceptional care of our team, which in turn leads to our team taking exceptional care of our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Sales Support:
Compensation and Benefits:
Upper Midwest Account Manager - MN, WI, ND, SD
Vantage Apparel
Remote
Description
We’re looking for a motivated and results-driven Upper Midwest Account Manager to drive growth across the Upper Midwest U.S. This exciting opportunity covers the key markets of Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota. If you are motivated and enthusiastic about sales, we invite you to join our team.
WHAT SETS US APART?
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
The Account Manager-Upper Midwest will drive sales growth and manage key customer relationships across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. This role focuses on expanding profitable sales through customer engagement via presentations, sales meetings, tradeshows, and industry events, dedicating 75% of time to these activities. Additional responsibilities include tracking, reporting, nurturing opportunities, scheduling meetings, telemarketing, coordinating campaigns, preparing quotes, and conducting client visits. Collaboration with the Regional Sales Manager ensures alignment with company strategies. The ideal candidate is proactive, results-driven, and focused on increasing sales and building strong relationships.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE COMPUTER SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in Business Development or a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in sales.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Demonstrated high proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES
May be required to have a valid driver’s license and meet Vantage Driver Approval requirements.
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