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Independent Sales Representative

 

Posted by Hudson Valley Sales Group on 03/18/2025


Job Basics

Industry Sector: WaterSports

Job Categories: Account Executive/Rep

Company Type: Apparel/SoftGoods, HardGoods/Equipment, RepAgency

State: DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, DC

City:

Country: United States

Required Experience: 3 - 5 years


Job Type: Full Time

Salary:

Required to Relocate:

Required to Travel:

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within:


Job Description & Requirements

Hudson Valley Sales Group, is seeking highly motivated individual to join our team in the sales and marketing efforts as we continue to grow the Helly Hansen, Chaco & Stanley brands in the Mid Atlantic Territory (NY, NJ, DE & MD)

High growth environment with a start-up feel and an established sail/marine business gives you the tools to create your own future!

 

THE POSITION

We’re looking for Regional Sales Rep to support sales development through account management and new customer acquisition, while maintaining the high level of customer service our existing customers have come to count on. Some of the key responsibilities will include:

- Account Management of our existing Sail/Marine customers.

- Development of New Accounts within the assigned Sales Territory

- Traveling to customer visits in the Territory

- Working with HVSG existing team to develop sales strategies and programs for the territory.

-Travel expectation is 50%. You must be willing and able to travel and stay away from home.

 
JOB REQUIERMENTS 
  • Previous Sail/Marine industry sales experience a plus
  • Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets
  • “Hunter” mentality with a strong focus on opening new dealers while honouring our existing relationships
  • Great communication and presentation skills
  • Personable, enthusiastic and passionate
  • Able to show initiative and work independently
  • Well organised and detail oriented
  • Clean drivers licence
  • Willing and able to travel to key sailing spots in the territory and stay away from home when required
  • Eager to learn and develop
  • An active sailor, windsurfer or kite surfer a plus
  • Computer literate, with experience in Microsoft Office

THE PERSON

You will be enthusiastic and passionate, displaying credibility, honesty and tenacity. Experience in the sailing industry is preferred but not essential. You will have sales experience and know how to develop business relationships and grow. Independent sales rep with other lines (in Sailing) a plus.


About Hudson Valley Sales Group

We are a full service sporting goods manufacture representation company. We partner with companies by fostering strong relationships between the manufacturer and retailer. We seek a relationship with the manufacturer having goals and values similar to our own. The brands we represent are Chaco, Darn Tough, Helly Hansen, Merrell, NEMO, Stanley, Wide Open