Apparel Sales Representative – Gainesville, Florida

About the role

At Varsity Spirit, a Varsity Brands Company, you'll be part of a team that drives spirit across cheer, dance, band, and yearbook. With over 50 years of experience, we're committed to safety, entertainment, and fostering school spirit. Our 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit through a variety of services including apparel, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prospect for territory sales
• Conduct consults and fittings with coaches and their athletes
• Meet and exceed assigned territory sales goals
• Provide honest and confident feedback about style and fit
• Seek fashion and product knowledge to build expertise
• Maintain personal drive to seek professional growth
• Prospect power – build rapport
• Build lasting relationships with customers
• Travel to appointments within the territory
• Excel in a work from home environment
• Recruit for summer camp brands

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of cheer and dance industry
• Willingness to learn in-depth product construction, technicalities, and pricing
• Organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to generate leads, forecast sales cycle, anticipate problems, and create effective solutions, with an aspiration to meet and exceed sales goals
• In-depth learning and career advancement

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business education, or related field preferred
• Industry experience preferred
• Experience in an administrative support role for at least 2 years

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, lifting, kneeling, walking, and driving
• Able to lift 15-30 pounds

What You Will Do

Plan and prospect for territory sales
Conduct consults and fittings with coaches and their athletes
Meet and exceed assigned territory sales goals
Provide honest and confident feedback about style and fit
Seek fashion and product knowledge to build expertise
Maintain personal drive to seek professional growth
Prospect power – build rapport
Build lasting relationships with customers
Travel to appointments within the territory
Excel in a work from home environment
Recruit for summer camp brands

What To Expect After Applying

After submitting your application, you will receive a call from our virtual recruiter to complete a brief initial screening at your convenience. This optional screening will help us learn more about your experience and interest in this Varsity Spirit Sales opportunity. Selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps in the interview process.