Join Our Team: Independent Sales Rep
WOW OUR CUSTOMERS & SELL. THOSE. TEES…AND HATS…AND STICKERS…AND SOCKS…
The Opportunity
We launched our company in 1984, servicing the apparel needs of resorts around our home of Detroit Lakes in northern Minnesota. Fast forward to today, and you’d be hard-pressed to not see our Blue 84 garments hanging in vacation locales from sea to shining sea. Great garments, incredible art, and our constant efforts to WOW Our Customers have been the key to our growth and will continue to differentiate us in the Resort market. We’re not just another garment provider, and we’re looking for ‘not just another sales rep’ to join our team of Independent Sales Reps.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the National Resort Sales Manager
- Drive business growth for Blue 84 Resort
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers
- Promote and provide in-depth knowledge of our resort apparel products
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities
- Conduct market research and identify new business opportunities
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of orders and projects
- Keep customers informed about new product launches, promotions, and industry trends
Territory
State of Connecticut. The ideal candidate would live in CT, preferably near Hartford, New Haven, New London, or Bridgeport. Seriously, if you live anywhere in CT & this opportunity speaks to you, let’s talk.
Schedule
This is all up to you. Travel to accounts, sell the goods, then take time for YOU! Sell more tees, make more money & do it on YOUR time.
Daily Rep Life
- Wow Our Customers
- Sell All the Tees
- Build Relationships
- Prospecting
Qualifications
- People Person
- Impeccable Smile
- Sales Drive
- Goal-Focused
- Proven experiences in apparel sales (preferred)
- Background or interest in sales, retail, and buying
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Strong closing skills; ability to listen and ask the right questions
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of resort apparel market trends preferred
- Proficiency in using sales software and CRM systems, including Salesforce
- Willingness to travel | Boots on the ground makes for more tees on the shelves (follow-up is part of your daily task list)
- Proactive in making sure customers have product at the ready
- Proud to show your sales and scouting activity as a sign of progress, impact, and success
- Must have an ability to recognize our culture, contribute to it, and be a part of it
- Go with the flow mentality; able to switch tasks at the tug of a t-shirt
- Must love dogs (we kinda like them and we hope you do, too)
Company Culture
Our culture is one-of-a-kind and truly sets us apart. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere, unlike any other manufacturer. We work hard to be the best and we seek only committed individuals that will help move our company forward and embrace our values and culture. Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is one of the largest privately-owned screen-printing manufacturers in the United States, responsible for decorating and distribution of a wide variety of garments for the resort, college and K-12 markets. At Lakeshirts, we employ over 900 great people, proudly producing 45,000+ garments daily. It’s not just a job but a lifestyle. Our job descriptions help support and guide you in the role you play in making our company successful.
LIFE’S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.
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