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Sporting Goods Sales Representative

 

Posted by Sokol Associates, Inc on 10/14/2021


Job Basics

Industry Sector: Fishing, Hunting/Shooting, Outdoor

Job Categories: Sales - Company Rep & Support

Company Type: RepAgency

State: MI

City:

Country: United States

Required Experience: 1 - 3 years


Job Type: Full Time

Salary:

Required to Relocate: Yes

Required to Travel: Yes

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within:


Job Description & Requirements

Manufacturer Sales Representative

Sokol Associates is seeking a result driven Representative to manage current portfolio of customers and prospect new customers in Lower Michigan and Eastern UP of Michigan

Responsibilities:

Present, promote and actively sell products to existing and prospective customers in multiple sales channels.

Be well versed in the aspect of current and new products being offered by our manufacturing partners. 

Actively spend time on the road in the territory; conduct sales meetings via face-to-face and virtual interactions and attending industry and trade shows. 

Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships. 

Expedite the resolution of customer issues to maximize satisfaction on both sides.

Supply monthly reports on sales, potential new sales and trends in the industry.

Precisely enter orders on multiple software platforms. 

Requirements:

Proven sales experience.  Expertise in the outdoor industry is a plus.

Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Fluency with all virtual meeting platforms is a plus.

Highly self-motivated and target driven.

Exceptional selling, communication and negotiating skills.

Organize and prioritize time management daily, weekly and monthly.  

Exhibit the skill to manage a multi-brand portfolio. 

Ability to create and deliver presentations that are tailored to audience needs. 

Able and willing to work from a home office with the flexibility and self-discipline to work remotely as necessary.

Support:

Sokol Associates successfully operates with a team mentality. 

Our group of successful professionals will train, travel and mentor.   

Further team assistance with office manager and data analyst. 

Company supplied computer, docking station, smart phone and printer.

Top down leadership.  Report to company president directly and regional manager secondarily.

Salary:   

Salary position with a potential annual bonus. 

Travel expenses paid monthly. 

Benefits package available, including health insurance and employer matching 401K.



About Sokol Associates, Inc

Sokol Associates, Inc is a group of professional sales representatives working in the Fishing, Hunting/Shooting and Outdoor industries.  The company has operated in these industries since 1955.  Headquartered in Oakdale, MN we represent multiple brands in a multi state territory.  Sokol Associates Inc is built on the cornerstone philosophy that it is our goal to not only meet, but to exceed the expectations of our customers and the factories that we represent.

Sokol Associates offers a benefit package to employees that includes Health Insurance and a 401K program.