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Account Coordinator
Brand Aid
Salt Lake City, UT
Job Title: Account Coordinator
Department: Sales
Job Summary:
The role of the Account Coordinator is to provide administrative support to the sales department by working with internal departments to ensure that client needs are understood and satisfied. The Account Coordinator is required to support the Sales Team in various aspects, including but not limited to; product research, communicating with suppliers and clients to ensure projects flow smoothly and on time, addressing client complaints, collecting and analyzing data, and improving the overall customer experience. You will meet with your Sales Team as necessary to assess the overall health of the account group. This position is ideal for a person who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and takes proactive action to keep projects moving forward.
Brand+Aid is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that values the diversity of all of our employees. We are as passionate about our brands as we are about creating a working environment centered around respect and inclusion. Our goal is for everyone to contribute, and career advancement is based on merit. We want everyone to reach their full potential!
Responsibilities:
● Proactively support the Account Team and all sales-related work.
● Communicate with clients to understand their needs, address questions and provide assistance throughout
the sales process.
● Collaborate with internal departments to facilitate client needs fulfillment.
● Keep accurate and current account notes using the company’s CRM and messaging software.
● Resolve complaints and troubleshoot issues.
● Work closely with the Production Team and Account Team to confirm order entry is accurate and changes are up to date.
● Assist in preparation for client meetings and presentations.
● Lead all communication with clients regarding tracking, proofing, and order issues.
● Sends and tracks samples as requested by the Account Team.
● Understand timelines and deliverables as provided by the client or the Sales Team and prioritize to maintain the Brand+Aid level of service.
● Attend vendor meetings as requested via Zoom or Google Meet.
● Backup other Account Coordinators as needed.
● Other tasks as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
● Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
● Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times,stressful environment.
● Proficient with Google Suite, Excel, and related software.
● Familiarity with Commonsku preferred
Education and Experience:
● A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred
● 2-5 years experience working in the promotional products space.
● Excellent leadership, interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills.
● Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements:
● Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
● Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Account Manager
Brand Aid
Salt Lake City, UT
Job Title: Account Manager
Department: Sales
Job Summary:
The role of the Account Manager is to act as a client advocate and work with internal departments to ensure that client needs are understood and satisfi ed. The Account Manager is required to proactively manage their sales pipeline, correspond with clients in-person, over the phone, and/or via email, handle client complaints, collect and analyze data, and improve the overall customer experience while driving sales for Brand+Aid. You will collaborate with other departments to prepare sales pitches, design client communication materials, and other similar tasks. You will meet with company executives as necessary to assess sales performance and strategy, develop short and long-term sales goals, and ensure the company’s sales goals are being met. You will meet with your Account Team as necessary to assess the overall health of the account group. The Account Manager will provide administrative support to the sales department and account executives while maintaining and growing their own book of business.
Brand+Aid is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that values the diversity of all of our employees. We are as passionate about our brands as we are about creating a working environment centered around respect and inclusion. Our goal is for everyone to contribute, and career advancement is based on merit. We want everyone to reach their full potential!
Responsibilities:
● Communicate with clients to understand needs, address questions and move through the sales process.
● Build relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
● Collaborate with internal departments to facilitate client needs fulfi llment.
● Collect and analyze data to learn more about the client’s customer base and consumer behavior in general.
● Keep accurate and current account notes using the company’s CRM and messaging software.
● Maintain updated knowledge of company products and services.
● Resolve complaints and prevent additional issues by helping improve Company processes.
● Identify industry trends.
● Set quarterly meetings with clients and attend other client meetings as requested.
● Act as a client advocate with a focus on improving the buyer experience.
● Attend vendor meetings as requested via Zoom or Google Meet.
● Work closely with the client base to understand their timelines and priorities.
● Ensure client projects are on track, will meet all applicable timelines, and that sales goals are met or exceeded.
● Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and margin goals.
Required Skills/Abilities:
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
● Excellent sales and customer service skills.
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
● Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
● Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
● Proficient with Google Suite, Excel, and related software.
● Familiarity with Commonsku is preferred.
Education and Experience:
● A bachelor’s degree in business or a related fi eld is preferred.
● 3-5 years experience in the promotional products space.
● Excellent leadership, interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills.
● Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
● Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset.
● Successful track record of hitting and exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
Physical Requirements:
● Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
● Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Business Development Account Executive
Brand Aid
Salt Lake City, UT
Job Title: Business Development Account Executive
Department: Sales
Job Summary:
The role of the Business Development Account Executive is responsible for new business development for assigned territory. They will be responsible for creating and implementing a sales strategy, identifying target prospects and should be able to track and document their goals and progress. You will be responsible for managing your own territory and creating sales within your territory. You should have a demonstrated history of exceeding outside sales targets in the promotional products space. The BDAE should be tenacious in nature, acquiring business via cold outreach, warm lead, and/or referral. They should conduct a proactive, consultative needs analysis with new prospects. They should work with the Marketing Director and Director of Sales to create collateral to provide sales presentations and/or proposals to solicit new business. They should be well informed of our competition in assigned territory, in order to make sure we remain competitive. Travel as needed. We offer a competitive commission structure in addition to a salary pay based on experience. Brand + Aid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of all of our employees. We are as passionate about our brands as we are about creating a working environment centered around respect and inclusion. Our goal is for everyone to contribute and advancement is based on merit. We want everyone to reach their full potential!
Responsibilities:
● Communicate with clients to understand needs, address questions and provide assistance throughout the sales process.
● Identifies, bids on, negotiates, and closes new sales opportunities
● Educate all potential customers on products and capabilities available
● Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers
● Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer related notes
● Provide accurate and detailed weekly forecast funnel of identifi ed and proposed opportunities in order to meet or exceed sales quota requirements
● Understand timelines and deliverables as provided by the management team, and prioritizes to maintain Brand+Aid level of service.
● Be informed on the latest industry developments by attending team meetings, vendor meetings via Zoom or Google Meet, and industry trade shows.
● Other tasks as assigned by management
Required Skills/Abilities:
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
● Expertise with record of successful sales achievement
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to travel, sometimes overnight
● Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
● Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
● Proficient with Google Suite, Excel, and related software.
Education and Experience:
● A bachelor’s degree in business or a related fi eld.
● 3+ years experience working in the promotional products space or relevant work experience in B2B sales.
● Excellent leadership, interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.
● Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
● Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset.
Physical Requirements:
● Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
● Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Account Executive
Brand Aid
Salt Lake City, UT
Job Title: Account Executive
Job Summary:
The role of the Account Executive is to develop and maintain relationships with key accounts and generate brand new business opportunities. The Account Executive is required to build from scratch, and proactively manage their sales pipeline, maintain long-term relationships, and provide the best experience possible. You will collaborate with other departments to prepare sales pitches, design client communication materials, and other similar tasks. You will lead and meet with your Account Team as necessary to assess sales performance and strategy, develop short and long-term sales goals, and ensure the company’s sales goals are being met. Brand + Aid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of all of our employees. We are as passionate about our brands as we are about creating a working environment centered around respect and inclusion. Our goal is for everyone to contribute and advancement is based on merit. We want everyone to reach their full potential!
Responsibilities:
● Communicate with clients to understand needs, address questions and move through the sales process.
● Build relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
● Collaborate with internal departments to facilitate client need fulfillment.
● Collect and analyze data to learn more about the client’s customer base and consumer behavior in general.
● Keep accurate and current account notes using the company’s CRM and messaging software.
● Maintain updated knowledge of company products and services.
● Resolve complaints and prevent additional issues by helping improve Company processes.
● Identify industry trends.
● Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the promotional products industry.
● Act as a client advocate with a focus on improving the buyer experience.
● Attends vendor meetings as requested via Zoom or Google Meet.
● Represent the company at trade shows and industry events.
● Work closely with client base to understand their timelines and priorities
● Ensure client projects are on track, will meet all applicable timelines, and that sales goals are met or exceeded.
● Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and margin goals.
● Must participate in strategic and goal planning exercises.
● Sets quarterly meetings with clients, and attends other client meetings as requested.
● Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
● Excellent sales and customer service skills.
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
● Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
● Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
● Ability to think strategically and execute tactics.
● Proficient with Google Suite, Excel, and related software.
Education and Experience:
● A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
● 5-7 years experience in the promotional products space.
● Excellent leadership, interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.
● Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
● Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset.
● Successful track record of hitting and exceeding monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
Physical Requirements:
● Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
● Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at time
Apply nowChief Executive Officer
The Workplace Advisors
Remote
Formed by a group of salespeople passionate about delivering a better client experience, The Company is committed to maintaining a client-focused approach while fostering a small, family-oriented culture that emphasizes employee longevity and growth. We are now seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive organizational growth, enhance operational efficiencies, and lead a high-performing team. The CEO will be responsible for shaping corporate strategy, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring the company’s continued success in a competitive market.
The ideal candidate will be a results-driven leader with a strong business acumen, proven executive experience, and the ability to balance long-term strategic vision with immediate execution. This individual must possess excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to cultivate a collaborative, employee-first culture.
Scope of the Position The CEO leads, coordinates, and manages the organization’s operations, including staff and key external partnerships. This role is responsible for driving strategic initiatives, overseeing financial performance, and representing the organization within the industry. The CEO reports to the Board of Directors and works closely with executive leadership to achieve business objectives.
The company seeks a candidate who possesses:
Strategy & Leadership
Client & Vendor Relationships
Sales & Revenue Growth
Financial & Operational Oversight
The next CEO should demonstrate the following professional competencies:
The successful candidate should also exhibit the following behavioral traits:
The Company offers a competitive Compensation and Benefits Package to include:
https://zurl.to/a5U2?source=CareerSite The Workplace Advisors is facilitating this search process and will begin accepting applications immediately. Interested candidates should submit:
All inquiries relating about this search should be directed to Lisa Ritchie, The Workplace Advisors: lisa@theworkplaceadvisors.com. Please note, all applicants for this position will be kept strictly confidential by The Workplace Advisors and The Company. |
Sales Specialist
Positive Promotions, Inc.
Remote
Sales Specialist
ABOUT US
For more than 77 years, Positive Promotions has delivered solutions for promotional, educational, wellness, safety, recognition, and reward activities for businesses, large and small. We are an industry leader serving schools, the healthcare market, community organizations, nonprofits, and corporate clients. Positive Promotions manufactures and distributes world-class products in a 100,000 square ft. Facility that includes warehousing, decorating capabilities, kitting and fulfillment and creative in-house designers.
Founded on creativity and customer-centric principles, we specialize in offering an exceptional range of branded merchandise, recognition gifts, educational tools, and quality wearables. We take pride in our ability to simplify the selection and fulfillment process for our clients, becoming a one-stop shop for awareness, promotional and recognition campaigns.
Most of our competitors outsource their orders to other vendors to print merchandise and drop ship. We have full-scale in-house operations and manufacturing capabilities which provides an unbelievable competitive advantage and endless merchandise solutions for the customers we serve, in addition to having access to the vast promotional products industry sources. Our team is a blend of creative, enthusiastic, confident, and customer-focused professionals working together to deliver excellence.
We are seeking dynamic and driven Sales Specialists to join our vibrant team and to support our mission: “Whatever it takes to get the job done.” Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, customer satisfaction, and, above all, the power of positive recognition. At Positive Promotions, we don’t just sell products, we support key national initiatives, build brands, promote positive messaging, and create meaningful experiences that celebrate hard work and achievements.
Embark on a fulfilling career journey where your efforts make a real difference in the $26.1 BILLION nationwide promotional products industry.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our amazing team of Sales Specialists are responsible for managing, enhancing, and growing Positive Promotions existing clients and managing your assigned accounts. As part of this team, you’ll be responsible for growing our clients’ revenue by providing excellent customer service, uncovering customer needs during discovery calls, and proposing solutions to address their pain points. Come join our family and be a part of a fun, collaborative inside sales team environment!
Key Responsibilities
Skills
Key Measures of Success
Who you Are
Sales Director
Creative Resources
Remote
Company Description:
Creative Resources is one of the most respected companies in the promotional products industry. We are passionate about helping our clients make powerful impressions using branded merchandise. Cultivating a vibrant inclusive culture that empowers to thrive both personally and professionally. Growth is our goal, and we are looking for hard-working career-minded individuals to join our team. We believe in the right talent while creating an environment where you can thrive.
Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic results-driven Sales Director to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving sales and revenue growth through effective market
analysis, account management, managing a sales team, and offering exceptional customer service. Candidate will provide creative solutions while increasing top-line
revenue growth, customer acquisition levels and profitability. This position would actively sell along with managing the sales team. Create the WOW factor while giving our clients strategic partnership and peace of mind. We are here to tell stories through branded products and packaging.
Responsibilities:
• Direct, coach, mentor the sales team to ensure that goals are met.
• Conduct inside and outside sales activities to generate leads and drive revenue
• Perform cost-benefit and need analysis closing sales
• Utilize CRM technology sales tools and platforms to manage customer accounts and sales team
• Analyze market trends and customer needs to tailor sales strategies
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients through proactive account management
• Follow activities from lead generation, quotes, order management to shipping. Following the process from beginning to end.
• Cultivating existing customer relationships and onboarding new customers
• Present, promote while staying educated on best practices and promotional product trends and products.
• Create and develop creative product and process solutions
• Maintain ownership of all projects and processes
Experience and Skills:
• Proven experience in promotional product sales with management experience.
• Strong ability to market products effectively and meet sales targets
• Proficiency in CRM software and Acumatica experience a plus!
• Ability to analyze market data and trends to develop strategic sales plans
• Experience in account management and providing exceptional customer service
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-up with a positive communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a consistent, positive attitude
• Desire and ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365. Team, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, word
• Proven history of sales growth management
• Competitive mindset to close sales while maintaining a team-oriented attitude
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for sales and possess the skills mentioned above, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in driving success through
innovative sales strategies and superior customer service. All while Creating the WOW factor for our clients.
Job Types: Full-time
Benefits for Full Time employees:
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Professional development assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
Compensation Package:
• Bonus opportunities
• Base plus Commission
Experience:
• Promotional Product: 5 years (Required)
• Management Experience: 2 years
Work Location: Remote
Apply nowApparel Marketing Manager
Positive Promotions, Inc.
New York
About Us:
For more than 77 years, Positive Promotions has delivered solutions for promotional, educational, wellness, safety, recognition, and reward activities for businesses, large and small. We are an industry leader serving schools, the healthcare market, community organizations, nonprofits, and corporate clients. Positive Promotions manufactures and distributes world-class products and sells both retail and wholesale to other nationwide distributors. Founded on creativity and customer-centric principles, we specialize in offering an exceptional range of branded merchandise, recognition gifts, educational tools, and quality wearables. We take pride in our ability to simplify the selection and fulfillment process for our clients, becoming a one-stop shop for awareness, promotional and recognition campaigns. At the heart of our success is a team dedicated to understanding and fulfilling our clients’ needs. We believe in the power of recognition, which is reflected in the products we offer and the services we render. Our team is a blend of creative, enthusiastic, confident, and customer-focused professionals working together to deliver excellence.
We seek a dynamic and driven Apparel Marketing Manager to join our vibrant team and to support our mission: “Whatever it takes to get the job done.” Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, customer satisfaction, and, above all, the power of positive recognition. At Positive Promotions, we don’t just sell products, we support key national initiatives, build brands, promote positive messaging, and create meaningful experiences that celebrate hard work and achievements. Embark on a fulfilling career journey where your efforts make a real difference in the $26.1 BILLION nationwide promotional products industry.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As the Apparel Marketing Manager, you will work side by side under the direction of our Director of Wearables and Merchandising (DWM).
Key Responsibilities:
Skills
Who You Are
Client Success Specialist
Summit Group LLC
Georgia
Client Success Specialist
Are you looking to help companies “Live their Brand” through a multitude of solutions that include branded merchandise, reward & recognition technology and programs, eCommerce platforms and creative communication campaigns—all designed to impact employees, channel partners and clients? At Summit, we pride ourselves in “Relentlessly Hunting for the Wow” for our teams and our clients. We believe that serving our clients starts internally with happy teams who feel appreciated and “Win as a Team”.
Summit Group is looking for a Client Success Specialist – a vital part of the Client Success Team. The Client Success Specialist (CSS) is responsible for supporting the Client Success Team sales activities, specifically generating ideas for revenue growth, creating client presentations, sourcing and merchandising products, and managing various projects. Ideally, the CSS helps the Client Success Team grow their business and provide a top-notch client experience. We are seeking candidates in the Atlanta or North Arkansas areas.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
What does it take to be a successful Client Success Specialist?
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
We believe in building Better Lives for our associates and offering excellent benefits and perks, to include:
Culture means everything to us. Working at Summit will give you the opportunity to be around the best team members who are serious about family, values, and success. Together, the Summit family works hard to make our vision come alive, constantly finding ways to Build Stronger Brands to Create Richer Lives and a Better World.
Consider being a part of this exciting journey and join our dynamic, growing team today!
Apply nowAccount Manager - Business Development
PPAI
Irving, TX
Location: Dallas, TX
Reports to: Sales Manager, Business Development
Job Summary:
PPAI is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Account Manager to join our team. This role will be instrumental in driving growth and retention through building and maintaining strong relationships with key members and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in account management, advertising sales, tradeshows and a strong ability to identify opportunities to enhance member satisfaction and engagement.
This role offers a dynamic opportunity for a highly motivated individual to make a significant impact on growth and success of the organization by driving membership engagement and satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales/ Account Management (70%)
Relationship Management (20%)
Industry Knowledge (10%)
Experience Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Specific Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Association Wide Responsibilities & Values (expectations of everyone):
Job Status:
Physical Activity:
Work Environment:
PPAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Apply to: apply@ppai.org
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