College Independent Sales Partner
Herff Jones · Wisconsin, United States · 1 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
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Responsibilities
- Drive account acquisition, penetration, and retention within your assigned territory, growing existing relationships while securing new campus partnerships.
- Act as the local graduation expert, providing onsite service such as product fittings, demonstrations, senior events, ring days, and commencement support.
- Create excitement around graduation by leveraging our programs, events, and marketing services to actively engage students and increase participation.
- Develop and execute a territory business plan aligned with multi-year growth, account expansion, and professional success.
- Collaborate with corporate teams to achieve and exceed sales goals while maintaining consistent reporting and territory activity visibility.
- Ensure every campus has a year-round plan for student engagement, program utilization, and milestone celebrations, not just product sales.
- On a daily basis, maintain a strong on-campus presence, regularly visiting colleges to engage administrators, faculty, student groups, and campus organizations.
- Plan and/or host student-facing programs and events—including grad fairs, ring ceremonies, orientation activities, parents weekend, homecoming, etc.
- Deliver persuasive presentations to key stakeholders, highlighting the value of our products, services, and programs.
- Leverage our marketing tools and engagement programs to boost student participation and awareness.
- Manage operational touchpoints for peak seasons, including graduation preparations, student order coordination, and multi-department collaboration.
- Serve as a trusted partner for campuses, providing guidance, solutions, and insights that enhance the student experience.
- Participate in sales and product training, area meetings, and national conventions to stay up-to-date on industry trends, products, and best practices.
Requirements
- Proven ability to drive account growth, penetration, and retention, including new account acquisition.
- Track record of delivering high-touch, local service, building relationships and trust on campus.
- Experience planning and executing student engagement programs or events that increase participation and excitement.
- Ability to manage seasonal peaks, multiple stakeholders, and large student populations.
- Self-motivated and entrepreneurial—capable of operating independently while building a personal brand on campus.
- Comfort working in a competitive, relationship-driven market, influencing decisions and managing committees.
- Strong organizational and planning skills to coordinate multiple programs, events, and accounts.
- Passion for supporting colleges and students, ensuring a meaningful, memorable graduation experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.